From now until the 2025 NFL Draft, we will scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top-10 picks, all the way to Day 3 selections, and priority undrafted free agents. Today, a scouting report on UCF RB RJ Harvey.
#7 RJ Harvey/RB Central Florida – 5’9, 208 pounds. (Fifth-Year Senior)
MEASUREMENTS
Player | Ht/Wt | Hand Size | Arm Length | Wingspan |
RJ Harvey | 6’0/220 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
40-Yard Dash | 10-Yard Dash | Short Shuttle | 3-Cone | |
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Broad Jump | Vertical | Bench Press | ||
N/A | N/A | N/A |
*Pro Day Measurements/Numbers
– 51st percentile weight which shows up on his film where he bounces off of tacklers
– Exploded the last two years production wise having 3,498 scrimmage yards and 42 total touchdowns
– Shows to be shifty by his ability to cut on a dime
– Flashes homerun speed ability to break off long gains and not get caught from behind
– Good ability in the receiving game to add value as a third down back in the NFL
– Presses blocks at a high level before exploding by the defenders
– Former quarterback who has been worked into the Wildcat at UCF and can open up the playbook at the next level for an offensive coordinator
– Assumed to be around 23 or 24 years old which is not good for a position with such a short lifespan
– Six fumbles over the last two years poses a scare for most teams
– Not quite there as a pass protector compared to other backs
– A torn ACL on his resume in 2021 for a position that relies heavily on being explosive and hard cuts
– At times tries to be overly patient behind the line of scrimmage which can result in a tackle for loss instead of a one to two yard gain
– 29th percentile height for the running back position
– Unknown age (expected to be about 23 turning 24 in February)
– 41 games played for UCF from 2020 to 2024
– 640 offensive touches, 4,512 scrimmage yards, 47 scrimmage touchdowns, and 6.