History of RJ Harvey in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: October 27, 2025

Robert "RJ" Harvey Jr. is an American professional football running back and kickoff returner for the Denver Broncos of the NFL. He played college football for the Virginia Cavaliers and UCF Knights before being drafted by the Broncos in the second round of the 2025 NFL draft. He is a notable athlete in the sport of American football.

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February 4, 2001: Robert "RJ" Harvey Jr. born

On February 4, 2001, Robert "RJ" Harvey Jr. was born. He is an American professional football running back and kickoff returner.

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2007: Previous Longest Rushing Streak

In 2007, a UCF player had the longest streak of consecutive games with over 100 rushing yards until RJ Harvey broke the record in 2023.

2018: Last 1,000-Yard Rusher at UCF

In 2018, the last UCF player ran for over 1,000 yards in a season before RJ Harvey achieved the feat in 2023.

2019: Freshman Year at Virginia

In 2019, as a true freshman at Virginia, RJ Harvey was the third-string quarterback and redshirted, not playing any games.

2020: Transfer to UCF and Position Change

In 2020, after transferring to UCF and changing his position to running back, RJ Harvey appeared in five games, running twice for three yards.

2021: Torn ACL Injury

In 2021, RJ Harvey suffered a torn ACL in preseason camp, causing him to miss the entire football season.

2022: Return to Football and All-AAC Recognition

In 2022, RJ Harvey returned to play in 13 games with three starts, being named second-team All-American Athletic Conference (AAC) by Pro Football Network (PFN). He ran 118 times for 796 yards and five touchdowns, along with 22 receptions for 215 yards.

2023: Record-Breaking Season

In 2023, RJ Harvey started as the top running back for UCF and achieved a streak of five consecutive games with over 100 rushing yards starting on October 7 against Kansas, the longest streak at the school since 2007. He ran for 206 yards and three touchdowns against Oklahoma State, helping UCF win. Harvey was named a semifinalist for the Doak Walker Award and was the first UCF player since 2018 to run for over 1,000 yards in a season, finishing with 1,416 yards and 16 touchdowns.