The Denver Broncos finalized their 2025 draft class on July 17, signing RB RJ Harvey. See how his deal and Bo Nix's arrival shape their 2024 season.
StatPro NFL Beat Reporter
Just in the nick of time, the final piece of the Denver Broncos' offseason puzzle clicked into place. On Thursday, the team officially signed second-round running back RJ Harvey, finalizing their entire 2025 draft class ahead of the start of training camp. With every rookie now under contract, the message from the front office is clear: the time for preparation is over, and the battle for the 2025 season begins now.
The Denver Broncos have +2800 odds to win the Super Bowl for the 2025-26 NFL season.
The last domino to fall was running back RJ Harvey, who inked a four-year, $7.36 million deal. After a stellar college career, the second-round pick is expected to inject some serious competition and explosiveness into the Broncos' backfield. Securing him before camp was crucial, ensuring he won't miss any time learning the playbook and building chemistry with an offense now led by fellow rookie Bo Nix. Harvey's signing signals a complete and on-time rookie class, ready to contribute from day one.
While Harvey finalizes the class, all eyes will be on first-round pick Bo Nix. The new face of the franchise is already drawing attention from around the league. The Washington Commanders recently published a detailed preview of the Broncos, focusing heavily on Nix's potential to elevate the offense. It's a sign that opponents are already game-planning for the rookie QB, acknowledging the shift he represents for Denver's attack. The successful integration of this draft class is paramount to the team's success.
So, what are the expectations for this revamped roster? According to Vegas, the Broncos are a long shot, but a compelling one, with +2800 odds to win the Super Bowl. It's a reflection of a team that finished a promising 10-7 last season before a playoff exit. The road back to the postseason begins immediately with a Week 1 home opener against the Tennessee Titans. The Broncos are already installed as 7.5-point favorites, putting early pressure on the team to prove the offseason hype is real and start the season with a win.
With the ink dry on the final rookie contract, the administrative part of the offseason is officially over. All the speculation, the draft grades, and the contract negotiations now give way to the grind of training camp. The pieces are in place, the odds are set, and the league is taking notice. Now, it's time to see if Bo Nix, RJ Harvey, and the rest of this Broncos team can turn offseason promise into on-field production, starting with a statement game against the Titans on September 7th.
