TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — He's won two national championships, three Southeastern Conference title and 54 games overall.

But senior running back Damien Harris says what he experienced Saturday, going through commencement ceremonies at the University of Alabama topped all that.

"I was my greatest accomplishment to date," he said. "All the national championships we won, all the games we won are special. But graduating, getting my degree, that was the ultimate, ultimate celebration. My family was here, they’re all happy, they’re excited, so it was just a great time."

Although Harris could have continued to work for his degree had he left early for the National Football League a year ago, finishing up now was important to him and played a part his decision to return for his final year of eligibility.

Besides, he liked college.

Through 13 games Harris has a team-high 771 rushing yards on 126 carries (6.1 average), with seven rushing touchdowns. He's also made 18 receptions for 176 yards.

At 13-0, Alabama is ranked No. 1 heading into the College Football Playoff and will face Oklahoma in the Orange Bowl semifinal on Dec. 29) 7 p.m. CT, ESPN).

Getting the reigning national champion Crimson Tide back to this point was a goal for Harris, but so was being a team leader. He was recently named a team captain for the season along with linebacker Christian Miller, tight end Hale Hentges and center Ross Pierschbacher.

The four will participate in the annual captains' ceremony on A-Day.

"It was an incredible honor," Harris said. "Seeing the guys who have their hand- and foot-print at Denny Chimes, and being among that group is truly special. The guys on the team who I was voted captain with – Christian, Hale and Ross – those are all great guys. So from our teammates, and for people to see us as leaders, to put us in that category was truly special."