Broncos Wire's 90-man offseason roster series continues today with a look at rookie running back RJ Harvey, No. 37.

Before the Broncos: Harvey (5-9, 205 pounds) was a four-year player at the University of Central Florida. He played in 41 career games, totaling 3,792 yards on 579 carries, including 44 rushing touchdowns. Harvey also hauled in 61 receptions for 720 yards and four touchdowns in his college career. Harvey set a UCF record with 48 total touchdowns, tying for fourth in the FBS with 22 rushing touchdowns in 2024 and ranked sixth with 1,577 rushing yards.

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Broncos tenure: Harvey was selected by the Denver Broncos in the second round (60th overall) of the 2025 NFL draft. Although he has not played a snap in orange and blue, Harvey has already impressed coaches and fans with his muscular physique at Denver's rookie minicamp.

Chances to make the 53-man roster: Lock. Harvey is one of the players Payton will look to improve the Broncos' anemic rushing attack from 2024. Harvey is likely to be a part of a three- or four-man rotation featuring J.K. Dobbins, second-year back Audric Estime and speedster Jaleel McLaughlin. Harvey combines pass-catching, blocking and rushing, all which are needed to operate in the complex system Payton runs. He's still the favorite to serve as the RB1a with Dobbins taking the RB1b role.