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Broncos draft a running back in 2nd round of the NFL draft
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The Denver Broncos selected Central Florida running back RJ Harvey with the 60th overall pick in the second round of the 2025 NFL draft on Friday night.
Harvey (5-8, 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 passes for 720 yards and four touchdowns in his college career.
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Harvey participated in the 2025 NFL combine, where he posted a 4.4-second 40-yard dash, 38-inch vertical and 10-foot, 7-inch broad jump.
Harvey was a 2024 Third-Team AP All-American and First-Team All-Big 12 selection. He set a school 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.
Harvey joins Broncos running backs Jaleel McLaughlin and Audric Estime in the Denver offense. He will be the favorite to start in 2025.
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This article originally appeared on Broncos Wire: Denver Broncos select Central Florida running back RJ Harvey
