The #3 Junior Running Back In California: Benjamin Harris

Benjamin Harris is a 3 Star recruit who plays Running Back at Servite High School. Harris is ranked as the 451st best recruit in the class of 2027 and is ranked as a top 35 Running Back in the class as well. In addition, Harris is listed as a top 60 recruit in the state of California and is listed as the #3 Running Back in the state of California. He holds offers from schools such as Oklahoma, Penn State and Oregon.

Who are some role models in your life?
For me, some role models in my life are my mom and my uncle. My mom, because she taught me that life isn’t always going to be easy or go your way—but how you bounce back from it is what really matters. And my uncle, because he taught me to never give up and to keep pushing forward.

What artists do you listen to pregame, to get you hyped up?
I listen to Lil Baby and Meek Mill.

What are the strengths of your game?
The strengths of my game are my speed, shiftiness, IQ, and jumping ability.

What is your favorite memory of your career?
My favorite memory of my career was when I came back from a hip injury and, in my first playoff game back, had 132 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Who is the best player you have ever played with or played against in your career?
The best player I’ve played with is Dylan Williams—he’s a linebacker at Oregon.

What is some advice you would give to an aspiring D1 athlete?
Some advice I’d give is to do the extra work that no one else wants to do, and make sure you stay on top of your grades.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?
I would travel to Jamaica.

How old were you when you fell in love with the game?
I fell in love with the game at 5 years old.

If you could meet one sports hero, who would it be?
I’d want to meet Deion Sanders or LeBron James.

What is your favorite sports moment, as a fan?
My favorite moment as a fan was when my Pittsburgh Steelers won the Super Bowl with Santonio Holmes’ back-of-the-end-zone catch.