Former UCF running back RJ Harvey is going viral, and it is the most amazing thing UCF fans have ever seen. The second-round pick by the Denver Broncos just completed his first-ever 3-day rookie mini-camp and came out a star, but maybe not for the reason many would think.
Harvey is not a huge running back in terms of his height, but he does have a lot of size when it comes to his build, especially in his legs. NFL fans are freaking out over the sheer size of Harvey's quads, dubbing him the new "quad-zilla" of the NFL, a name that used to belong to Super Bowl Champion Saquan Barkley, or otherwise known as "Sa-Quad" Barkley.
The Denver Broncos certainly got a great pick out of Harvey, and he seriously impressed during his camp, showing his talent and how he could be a real game-changer for this Broncos offense next season.
The NFL world is going nuts over the size of RJ Harvey's quads
#BRONCOS ROOKIE RB RJ HARVEY DOES NOT MISS LEG DAY EVER.
— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) May 11, 2025
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WILD. pic.twitter.com/kmtbZtpJxe
Never skip leg day, ladies and gentlemen.
The Broncos have a new quad-zilla on their team after drafting RJ Harvey pic.twitter.com/IKdwIjtroK
— RG 📷 (@RyanGreeneDNVR) May 10, 2025
Quad-zilla has a nice ring to it. Harvey used those massive quads to break through defensive lines last season and turn on the jets over more than 20 rushing touchdowns.
RJ Harvey is quick⚡️
— Trev🗣️ (@Boisabronco) May 11, 2025
Change of direction is going to be an issue for defenders trying to stop Harvey🔥 pic.twitter.com/PzcsouzWb2
Harvey's speed and agility have never been a mystery to UCF fans, everyone else is just finally getting tos see what Knights' fans have been seeing all along. Harvey has a chance to be a real star in the league, he only needs his opportunity.
RJ Harvey is ‘too old’ and ‘too small’ at 5’8”, 205 lbs.
— Dustin Maul (@EmpireEliteFF) May 10, 2025
Meanwhile his quads look like they bench press linebackers for fun.
Call him a bowling ball with a vengeance — compact, explosive, and built like a fridge with feet.
Built like a compact tank with rocket boosters. 📈🚀 pic.twitter.com/0YotAMW2jv
That is probably the most interesting way to describe someone: "a bowling ball of vengeance." Definitely using that one in the future.
I’ve been grinding videos for 72 hours straight and Broncos RB RJ Harvey is the most impressive player I’ve seen in rookie camps… his jump cut left is blinding, pure agility and quickness
— John Frascella (Football) (@NFLFrascella) May 12, 2025
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If Harvey is impressing this much simply in rookie camp, just wait till he gets reps with the starters. he may need a little bit of an adjustment period, but this man eats, sleeps, and breaths football.
Broncos rookie RB RJ Harvey is going viral due to the size of his tree-trunk quads.
— IG: NFLPreme (@premefootball) May 11, 2025
The former UCF star and 60th overall pick is quickly becoming one of the biggest hidden gems of the draft. At 5’8”, 207 lbs, Harvey is built like a tank, but he’s got burners too. He clocked a… pic.twitter.com/HfMrMSYIwe
Again, never skip leg day.
I’m so happy that RJ Harvey is getting all this attention from NFL Fans. They’re finally finding out what UCF fans have known all along pic.twitter.com/vTFTrDKToH
— 🪄RBJ⚔️ (@RBJ2K1) May 13, 2025
UCF fans have always known Harvey was a star, and now everyone else is seeing it too. While fans will miss hearing "RJ Harvey breaks free on his touchdown run" yelled throughout the Bounce House on Saturdays, they will love hearing that on their TV during an NFL game on Sundays even more.