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🟣 BREAKING: 5-Star RB Harlem Berry Makes Shocking Claims About LSU HC Brian Kelly — Involving Joe Burrow Connection That Stuns the Fanbase
Baton Rouge, La. – September 6, 2025
LSU running back Harlem Berry, one of the highest-rated recruits in recent LSU history, has made explosive claims about head coach Brian Kelly — and the revelations involve an unexpected connection to former Heisman winner and LSU legend Joe Burrow.
Berry, a Baton Rouge native and top-5 national prospect in the class of 2025, sat down for an unfiltered interview with a national sports podcast this week, where he opened up about behind-the-scenes tensions, surprising conversations, and an internal rift within the LSU program that fans had no idea existed — until now.
> “There’s stuff people don’t know,” Berry said. “It’s not just football politics. What’s going on behind the scenes, especially with Coach Kelly, caught me off guard. And when I found out what Joe [Burrow] said, it really made me think.”
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😳 The Burrow Bombshell
According to Berry, he was personally told by a former LSU staffer that Joe Burrow had privately expressed concern about Brian Kelly’s leadership style during a closed-door meeting last offseason when Burrow visited the team facility during his NFL offseason.
> “Joe’s a legend here. So when I heard he had a talk with some people about culture and said, ‘This isn’t the LSU I remember,’ that shook me,” Berry revealed. “It made me question if the program’s headed in the right direction.”
The comments allegedly came during an offseason visit when Burrow met with current players and support staff. While Burrow has not made any public criticism of LSU’s leadership, Berry claims that the Heisman winner’s private remarks were shared internally — and not received well by some in the building.
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⚡️ Conflict With Coach Kelly?
Berry also hinted at tensions with Coach Brian Kelly surrounding promises made during recruitment versus reality after arriving on campus.
> “I came here thinking I’d be developed into a top-tier back like Clyde [Edwards-Helaire] or Leonard [Fournette],” Berry said. “But it felt more like I was just another piece. Not part of the plan.”
He went on to claim that despite being one of the top-ranked RBs in the country, his voice was “minimized” in team meetings and that there was “a disconnect” between the younger players and the coaching staff’s culture.
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📊 Harlem Berry’s Background
Position: Running Back
Height/Weight: 5’11”, 195 lbs
High School: St. Martin’s Episcopal (LA)
Stars: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Status: LSU Commit / Freshman Enrollee (Class of 2025)
Berry was one of the crown jewels of LSU’s 2025 class, hailed as a future All-SEC performer. Known for his elite speed, vision, and pass-catching ability, he was expected to contribute early — but his interview raises questions about whether his future at LSU is as secure as once thought.
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🗣️ LSU’s Response (So Far)
The LSU athletic department has not issued a public statement, but internal sources say the coaching staff was “blindsided” by Berry’s remarks. Coach Brian Kelly is expected to address the media later this week, and the Berry situation is expected to dominate the press conference.
> “This isn’t just noise — this is a major red flag inside a top SEC program,” said a national college football analyst. “When a 5-star freshman is questioning the leadership and invoking the words of Joe Burrow, the ripple effects could be massive.”
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🚨 What This Means
Berry’s shocking interview may trigger:
A deeper investigation into internal team culture at LSU
Pressure on Brian Kelly to publicly respond and reassure the locker room
Re-engagement from alumni, including possibly Joe Burrow, to clarify what was said — and what wasn’t
Potential transfer rumors if things escalate internally
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📣 Final Word
In the NIL and transfer portal era, player voices matter more than ever — and Harlem Berry just used his platform to blow the lid off a program many viewed as stable and ascending. With Joe Burrow’s name now tied into the mix, all eyes are on Baton Rouge.
One thing is clear: this story is just getting started.
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