RJ Harvey Dynasty Rookie Profile – Fantasy Football 2025

RJ Harvey Dynasty Rookie Profile

RB – Denver Broncos | Drafted: Round 2, Pick 60 | College: UCF

RJ Harvey lands in Denver as a dual-threat running back tailor-made for Sean Payton’s pass-heavy system. With elite elusiveness, burst, and a wide-open opportunity share, Harvey projects as one of the biggest rookie winners in fantasy football. His third-down upside and home-run ability could unlock RB2 value as early as Year 1.

College Career Recap

RJ Harvey’s journey began at Virginia before transferring to UCF, where he blossomed into one of the most productive backs in the country. After recovering from a 2021 injury, he exploded for over 1,400 rushing yards in both 2023 and 2024. He capped off his career with 1,577 yards and 22 rushing TDs as a senior while adding value as a receiver (20 receptions, 267 yards, 3 TDs).

His tape shows consistent growth in vision, footwork, and contact balance. Despite being just 5'8", Harvey was a workhorse back with the ability to wear down defenses and create chunk plays, especially in gap or inside-zone schemes. Over the past two seasons, he finished top-20 in breakaway percentage and elusive rating, per PFF.

NFL Scouting Report

Height: 5’8” | Weight: 205 lbs | 40-Yard Dash: 4.40 | Vertical Jump: 38” | Broad Jump: 10’7” | 20-Yd Shuttle: 4.34

RJ Harvey is a compact, twitchy back who thrives in space and can win at the second level with burst and lateral agility. His ability to make defenders miss and finish runs through contact is impressive given his size. He’s a natural receiver with soft hands, though ball security and pass protection remain concerns.

Scheme Fit & Projected Role with Broncos

Sean Payton's history of maximizing receiving backs (Alvin Kamara, Darren Sproles, Reggie Bush) bodes well for Harvey. Denver’s running back room—led by Audric Estime and Jaleel McLaughlin—lacks a defined lead back, and with Javonte Williams gone, Harvey could carve out immediate third-down and change-of-pace duties.

He’s the most versatile back in the room and may eventually seize early-down reps if Estime underwhelms. In an offense that targeted RBs more than any team the last two seasons, Harvey’s path to RB2 fantasy value is clear.

Rookie Outlook (2025)

• Floor: RB3 with FLEX value in PPR formats

• Ceiling: RB2 with weekly spike weeks if he secures receiving and early-down work

• Early Projection: 140–160 carries, 40+ receptions, 1,100 total yards, 6–8 TDs

• Expected PPG (0.5 PPR): 7.5-15

Long-Term Dynasty Value

RJ Harvey offers one of the highest ceilings among Day 2 RBs in the 2025 class. In dynasty formats, he’s a strong second-round target in rookie drafts and a potential Year 1 breakout if Denver commits to him. His profile fits modern NFL backfields: explosive, efficient, and dynamic in the passing game. If he holds up physically, Harvey could be a top-20 fantasy RB by the end of his rookie contract.