RJ Harvey RB UCF RD2 (60)

[PumpFake]

 

[PumpFake]

I see that “C” on his jersey. Another character guy, no doubt. Moves like a water bug.

 

[cdumler7]

All but our final pick of the day have been Captains. Broncos put a huge emphasis on leadership and character in this draft.

 

[iknowftbll]

If this guy can elevate the Broncos running game from putrid to mediocre he was an excellent pick.

 

[Draft Crazy]

I liked other RB's better but once I get who we passed on and focus on the RB we did draft I will be ok. Gimme a little bit of time though.

 

[LGM]

I see that “C” on his jersey. Another character guy, no doubt. Moves like a water bug.

Looks like one too.

 

[Duffman]

 

[cdumler7]

A few things with why the Broncos made this pick in my opinion. MJD called Harvey the most explosive RB in this entire draft. He pretty much pointed to if he goes to the right system then he could become one of the best weapons at the RB position in the NFL. Broncos haven't had an explosive RB of this caliber in a long time.

The other thing that this could mean is either 1) They really do think Estime is going to have a bounce back season and can be the bruiser up the middle kind of guy or 2) They see names like Chubb and Dobbins and think they are good to go by bringing one of them in to pair with Harvey.

Final thing...Payton has drafted 4 RB's before day 3. All 3 of them turned into great starters/Pro Bowl level. 3 of them were known for being a bit on the smaller side of things with being more that Joker type. Kamara and Bush both turned out pretty darn good and I think athletically Harvey compares well to both of them. Doesn't mean he will turn into them, but the athletic profile lines up pretty well.

 

[CEH]

Paton traded a future 2nd to move up in the 3rd for Alvin. lord knows what type of hate he would have generated here back in 2017

 

[cdumler7]

Paton traded a future 2nd to move up in the 3rd for Alvin. lord knows what type of hate he would have generated here back in 2017

I mean I will be honest I would have been one. I didn't like the trade up for Moss either. I liked the player but the trade itself was a lot compared to what you were getting in trade value. And while Kamara obviously worked out and proved him right in the end, I would still question whether he really had to give up that much value or not.

He is one though that continues to think why worry about 2026 when 2025 is the season ahead of him. He cares about making the 2025 team the best it can be and in turn believes that will set up 2026 to be fine as well. Part of me agrees with that process other than then it means if we do find a bunch of good players then they all come due at the same time for contract extensions instead of spreading it out.

 

[58crash]

A few things with why the Broncos made this pick in my opinion. MJD called Harvey the most explosive RB in this entire draft. He pretty much pointed to if he goes to the right system then he could become one of the best weapons at the RB position in the NFL. Broncos haven't had an explosive RB of this caliber in a long time.

The other thing that this could mean is either 1) They really do think Estime is going to have a bounce back season and can be the bruiser up the middle kind of guy or 2) They see names like Chubb and Dobbins and think they are good to go by bringing one of them in to pair with Harvey.

Final thing...Payton has drafted 4 RB's before day 3. All 3 of them turned into great starters/Pro Bowl level. 3 of them were known for being a bit on the smaller side of things with being more that Joker type. Kamara and Bush both turned out pretty darn good and I think athletically Harvey compares well to both of them. Doesn't mean he will turn into them, but the athletic profile lines up pretty well.

Estime maybe coach wanted him some time to work on his hand strength ...early on he was butter fingers ..

He will know soon enough ..what our coaches think of him .

 

[cdumler7]

Estime maybe coach wanted him some time to work on his hand strength ...early on he was butter fingers ..

He will know soon enough ..what our coaches think of him .

If we do not sign another RB then I think that really does show the coaches have a very high opinion of him. We do not have another power back on the roster at this time. So hopefully that ends up being the case and he really shows well in his second season.

 

[Orange Crush77]

Estime did not really impress me. Hopefully he proves me wrong

 

[PumpFake]

Harvey seems to have a sixth sense that provides him an innate elusiveness. Watching him run makes my eyes happy.

 

[58crash]

Wamart Jentry ...This guy gave me a chuckle

 

[CEH]

If George has a subscription to the Athletic. Michael Silver sat in the Jags draft room, and RJ was a target at 70.

Interesting article.

 

[cdumler7]

If George has a subscription to the Athletic. Michael Silver sat in the Jags draft room, and RJ was a target at 70.

Interesting article.

I did read that. And from people I have talked to Harvey was thought of much higher by NFL circles than most of the media/fans. Explosive plays are a must from the run game with teams playing so much cover-2, 4, and 6 and daring teams to run the football. He is by far on a per play basis the most explosive RB in football last year. On 140 less carries than Jeanty he finished with only 1 less explosive play on the season. I'm guessing he could have at least gotten 1 more explosive play in those 140 carries if given the chance.

 

[SpringStein]

If George has a subscription to the Athletic. Michael Silver sat in the Jags draft room, and RJ was a target at 70.

Interesting article.

I’m only copying a portion as it is really long - and this is the part that pertains to RJ:

In a perfect world, the No. 70 selection would boil down to a choice between two players: Central Florida running back RJ Harvey and Louisville edge rusher Ashton Gillotte.

In the real world, things would get far more complicated.

As the second round began, the excitement level remained pronounced. “This is a new dawn — can’t you feel it?” said Shad’s daughter, Shanna, who is also an owner and was in the draft room all three days. “The energy is palpable. It’s a big deal.”

It was Gladstone’s job to keep the vibes high. As the second round played out, the rookie GM was locked in. With the Rams on the clock, I asked Gladstone to predict which player his former team would take with the 46th selection. He squinted at the board for a moment and replied, “Terrance Ferguson, tight end, Oregon.” A minute later, an NFL official at draft headquarters, over speakerphone, announced the pick: Ferguson.

“We call that a bullseye,” Gladstone said.

Soon, the Harvey vs. Gillotte debate was in full force. Gladstone and Boselli seemed to be gravitating toward Gillotte, partly because he was much, much higher on their board than the next-rated player at the position. “We have three first-round defensive linemen,” Coen said, adding, half-jokingly, “how many do we need?”

Coen was smitten with Harvey’s talents as a runner, which were undeniable. His pass-blocking prowess? That was a different story. “It’s not his superpower,” Boselli said. “His superpower is making people miss.” Coen and Gladstone also loved another back, Virginia Tech’s Bhayshul Tuten, but felt they could get him in a later round based on draft projections.

Gladstone called in running backs coach Chad Morton for further discussion. At Coen’s instruction, Harvey’s shirtless photo from the combine was projected onto part of the screen covering the far wall, displaying the running back’s muscular physique. Gladstone said to Coen, “We’re walking into game day, pads are getting strapped, jerseys are coming on. Who do you want in there? I already know what the answer is.” Coen smiled.

As the debate continued, Gladstone pointed out another player relatively high on the board: West Virginia guard Wyatt Milum, who had a gaudy “Jaguars DNA” score next to his name. “I’m seeing that 8.0,” Gladstone said.

Sensing that each of those players might be gone by the latter part of the third round, Gladstone instructed Arri Landsman-Roos, the Jags’ vice president of decision science, to begin investigating trades that could allow Jacksonville to swap its second third-round pick (No. 88) for “something back into the first half of the 70s.”

As the second round neared its latter stages, Coen became antsy. “Let’s just say ‘f— it’ and get him,” the coach said, in apparent reference to Harvey. Gladstone preached patience.

“We’ve got to roll the dice at some point,” Gladstone said, meaning that the Jags should take the risk that their desired players could be gone, stay true to their board and resist the compulsion to surrender further draft capital. “I mean, what’s the fun of just going out and getting your guys?”

Five picks from the end of the second round, Harvey went off the board. Someone went to inform Boselli, who’d slipped out into the snack area outside the draft room.

“Who took him?” Boselli asked.

The Denver Broncos, he was told.

“Bastards,” Boselli said, smiling. Fourteen picks later, the “bastards” would select another of the Jags’ potential targets — Illinois wide receiver Pat Bryant, aka “Duval Pat” — albeit much earlier than Gladstone would have considered drafting the Jacksonville native.

 

[DJ Fieri]

A few things with why the Broncos made this pick in my opinion. MJD called Harvey the most explosive RB in this entire draft. He pretty much pointed to if he goes to the right system then he could become one of the best weapons at the RB position in the NFL. Broncos haven't had an explosive RB of this caliber in a long time.

The other thing that this could mean is either 1) They really do think Estime is going to have a bounce back season and can be the bruiser up the middle kind of guy or 2) They see names like Chubb and Dobbins and think they are good to go by bringing one of them in to pair with Harvey.

Final thing...Payton has drafted 4 RB's before day 3. All 3 of them turned into great starters/Pro Bowl level. 3 of them were known for being a bit on the smaller side of things with being more that Joker type. Kamara and Bush both turned out pretty darn good and I think athletically Harvey compares well to both of them. Doesn't mean he will turn into them, but the athletic profile lines up pretty well.

I agree....

Harvey should be a pretty good RB for you guys.

 

[58crash]

Well good to see our Jumbo Shrimp get some love