2025 NFL Draft Scouting Report: RJ Harvey, RB, UCF

Player Info
Name, Jersey # | RJ Harvey, #7 |
School | UCF |
2024 Class Yr | SR |
Height, Weight | 5’9”, 205 |
Position/Depth | RB/1st |
2023 Honors | All-Big 12 Honorable Mention |
Season Viewed (yr) | 2023 |
Games Watched | Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Kent State, Cincinnati |
Player Stats
2023 | GP 13, 226 Att, 1416 Rush YDS, 16 TD, 19 Rec, 238 Rec YDS, 1 TD |
2022 | GP 13, 118 Att, 796 Rush YDS, 5 TD, 22 Rec, 215 Rec YDS |
2021 | GP 3, 3 Att, 3 Rush YDS |
2020 | GP 5: Special teams |
2019 | @ Virginia: Did not play |
Player Summary:
RJ Harvey was a 3-star recruit from Orlando, FL, and went to Edgewater HS. He signed with Virginia in 2019 before transferring to UCF in 2020.
Harvey started to see significant action in 2022, that year he played in 13 games and had 118 rushes for 796 YDS and 5 TDs. He also had 22 receptions for 215 YDS. Last season in 2023, Harvey played in 13 games with 226 rushes for 1416 YDS and 16 TDs, 19 receptions for 238 YDS and a touchdown.
Player Strengths:
- Has great athleticism, vision, and patience while running
- Has the ability to contribute to special teams
- Has great top speed and lower-body strength
- Effective as a receiving back
Player Weaknesses:
- Will likely need to bulk up for the next level
- Not the best pass protector against the blitz