Education
Hart attended Doctor Phillips in Orlando, Florida, where he played football and ran track. He was teammates with Ha Ha Clinton-Dix and earned a 2010 United States of America Today All-American nomination, the Class 6A Player of the Year award from Florida Dairy Farmers and was the runner-up for Mr. Football. Hart graduated early in January, 2010 after setting 23 school records, as well as the Florida high school state record for touchdowns in a season (50).
Hart also won the 2010 Hall Trophy for the best football player in the nation.
In track & field, Hart competed as a sprinter and long jumper during his sophomore season.
He posted bests of 11.19 seconds in the 100-meter dash, 23.28 seconds in the 200-meter dash and 6.82 meters (22-3) in the long jump.
Regarded as a five-star recruit by Rivals.com, Hart was rated as the Number. 1 all-purpose back prospect in the class of 2011.
After committing to Michigan in October 2010, he switched his commitment to Alabama in January 2011.