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RJ Harvey: Broncos Rookie RB Dynasty Outlook

Originally posted on Last Word On Sports
By Austin Ambler | Last updated Apr 26, 2025 6:28 PM ET

RJ Harvey was drafted to a great spot in the Denver Broncos in the second Round of the 2025 NFL Draft. How high is RJ Harvey’s dynasty outlook?

Dynasty Outlook for RJ Harvey

Current Production

Harvey spent his entire career at UCF and really exploded onto the scene in his final two seasons. In 2023, he had 226 carries for 1416 rushing yards and 16 rushing touchdowns. Then, he backed that up in 2024 with 232 carries for 1577 rushing yards and 22 touchdowns. He has some pass-catching ability, averaging around 20 receptions a year.

Harvey only saw three carries in his rookie season in 2020 and missed the entire 2021 season with an ACL tear. Having over 220 carries in the last two years shows that Harvey can handle a large workload.

Harvey Dynasty Price

According to KeepTradeCut, a website that crowdsources dynasty values from players who use the site, Harvey is the RB49 in dynasty leagues. Before he was drafted, he was the RB60, which shows that fantasy managers are loving his destination. He is behind Jaylen Wright, Ray Davis, and Rhamondre Stevenson while ahead of Javonte Williams, Devin Neal, and Tyler Allgeier. Harvey easily has the highest ceiling among any of these players. His ranking will continue to skyrocket throughout the offseason. Expect Harvey to be drafted in the early second round of dynasty rookie drafts, but I would not be surprised if he moves to the back end of the first round.

RJ Harvey Dynasty Outlook

The Broncos were one of the best landing spots for running backs. Many mock drafts had them selecting a running back in the first round, such as Omarion Hampton. They decided to go defense in the first round and take Harvey in the second round.

With Javonte Williams leaving the Broncos in free agency to go to the Cowboys, the running back room is wide open. Audric Estime and Jaleel McLaughlin are still on the team, but expect Harvey to take the job over. The Broncos used a second-round pick on Harvey to make him the guy in the backfield. This is the type of player that head coach Sean Payton was waiting to have to lead the backfield.

The Broncos have one of the best defenses in the league, and they will look to control the game tempo by rushing the ball. Quarterback Bo Nix is a game manager who wants to keep the offense under control. Harvey will play a big part in that.

Should You Draft RJ Harvey in Dynasty Leagues?

Absolutely! Harvey is in one of the best locations for a rookie running back. He should easily be a top-five rookie running back for 2025 and beyond. This is his backfield, and Payton will look to get him involved. Harvey is a player I will be looking to draft both in dynasty rookie drafts and in redraft leagues for 2025. Harvey was one of the biggest winners in the second round of the NFL Draft, and I am expecting a large workload for Harvey in each of the next couple of years.

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