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Dissatisfied with the production he got from his backfield -- the combination of Javonte Williams, Jaleel McLaughlin, and Audric Estime turned 328 total carries into 1,319 yards (4.0 YPC) and 7 TDs with just 3 runs of more than 20 yards last season -- head coach Sean Payton looked to add talent to the running back room during the offseason. The first and biggest splash being the selection of Harvey in the second round of this year's draft.
Harvey was highly productive during his time at Central Florida, averaging 6.5 yards per carry for his collegiate career, and he boasts a nice blend of tackle-breaking ability and speed. There are some concerns about his ability in pass protection that could limit him to early downs, at least initially, but you don't invest a premium pick at the running back position unless you think they can be a difference maker. He'll have to compete with holdovers McLaughlin and Estime, as well as newly signed J.K. Dobbins, but right now he looks to be the favorite to take over as the lead back.
While he doesn't appear to have the same ceiling as fellow AFC West rookie backs Ashton Jeanty (Raiders) and Omarion Hampton (Chargers), Harvey has a clear path to playing time. McLaughlin is more of a change of pace than a featured back, Estime is unproven, and Dobbins has a long injury history. The job is Harvey's to lose. Nab him as your No.3 back and see if he can push toward the top 20.
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J.K. Dobbins picking things up quickly
RB eyeing important role in Denver offense
By: Doug Orth | Mon Jul 28, 11:00 pm
|  | Payton says J.K. Dobbins’ transition to Denver’s offense has been “swift.” Previously said it was important to get that deal done with the veteran RB in early June so he could enter the offseason break with the playbook. (The Athletic - Nick Kosmider)
FFToday's Take: Dobbins makes a ton of sense for managers in the middle to late rounds in large part because he enters his second full season post-injury and does so in a very good offense. While RJ Harvey is not Alvin Kamara and Dobbins is not Mark Ingram, no one should be shocked if that is how HC Sean Payton uses them. Considering how good the Broncos' defense should be in 2025, both backs could be in for a ton of volume.
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