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Broncos' Harvey: Ready to Roar in Year Two?
8 Jun
Summary
- RJ Harvey led all rookies with 12 total touchdowns in his debut season.
- He aims to improve down-to-down consistency as a runner.
- Harvey anticipates an increased role and potential for 1,250 all-purpose yards.
Denver Broncos running back RJ Harvey is set for a more prominent role in his second NFL season. Harvey, acquired in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft, proved to be a dual-threat player in his rookie year, contributing significantly to the Broncos' offense.
During his inaugural season, Harvey appeared in 17 games, tallying 540 rushing yards and 7 touchdowns, alongside 356 receiving yards and 5 touchdowns. He impressively led all rookies with 12 total touchdowns. Harvey also noted feeling more comfortable with the playbook during recent OTAs, signaling readiness for an expanded capacity.
Despite his explosive plays and ability to generate first downs, Harvey's down-to-down rushing consistency requires improvement. He struggled as a workhorse when J.K. Dobbins faced a season-ending injury, averaging around three yards per carry. Nevertheless, his athleticism and big-play potential are expected to continue benefiting the Broncos' offense.
Looking ahead to the 2026 season, Harvey is projected to exceed 1,000 all-purpose yards, with a potential to reach 1,250 yards if he maintains health and develops further. His continued ascent is highly anticipated by the team.
