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Broncos List Rookie RJ Harvey Fifth on First Unofficial Preseason Depth Chart

Sean Payton slots all rookies at the back of initial depth charts as a placeholder that gives little indication of Harvey’s standing as the primary backup to J.K. Dobbins.

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08/07/2025
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Overview

  • The Broncos released their first unofficial 2025 preseason depth chart on August 6, listing J.K. Dobbins as the starting running back and RJ Harvey co-listed as fifth-string.
  • Head coach Sean Payton routinely places all rookies at the end of initial depth charts to reduce frequent updates and internal debate.
  • Observers including DNVR Broncos’ Zac Stevens noted that Harvey’s training camp reps indicate he is effectively the team’s No. 2 running back behind Dobbins.
  • Second-round pick RJ Harvey enters his rookie season after a standout UCF career in which he rushed for over 1,400 yards in 2023 and more than 1,500 yards in 2024.
  • The roster listing remains provisional and is expected to shift following Denver’s preseason opener against the San Francisco 49ers.