ENGLEWOOD — Broncos training camp practice ends when RJ Harvey approaches a line of screaming kids.

The second-year running back has no problem signing autographs and chatting with Broncos Country, because not long ago, Harvey was in their shoes at NFL training camp.

“I remember when I was a kid, I used to go to Miami Dolphins camps and watched them practice,” Harvey told The Denver Gazette. “Being in the NFL now, I just want to sign every kid’s autograph and put a smile on their face.”

Harvey played in all 17 regular season games last season with seven starts after J.K. Dobbins suffered a foot injury. Harvey logged 146 carries for 540 yards with seven rushing touchdowns. He also caught 47 passes for 356 yards and five receiving touchdowns.

Harvey underwent offseason shoulder surgery after the AFC Championship Game loss to the Patriots.

“I’m fully healthy,” Harvey said after Saturday practice at Broncos Park. “I had surgery after the season. I actually hurt it in camp last year. People don’t know that. … I played with it the whole season. But I feel great now. I’m fine.”

The Broncos re-signed Dobbins in March on a two-year contract. They also drafted running back Jonah Coleman from the University of Washington with a fourth-round pick. Harvey must earn his place in the RB rotation, along with returning players like Jaleel McLaughlin and Tyler Badie. But it’s clear the Broncos envision Harvey’s growth entering year two in Denver.

“One of the harder transitions for the runner is just the third-down pressure looks. In college, a lot of the protection plans may not be as extensive (but) some are,” Payton said. “I think as a receiver, that was the one thing we saw immediately with (Harvey) a year ago in his rookie season. (On Saturday) he had a few big plays. So, he’ll certainly be in that position.”

Harvey did not take any trips this offseason, other than returning home to Florida to visit family in Orlando and Miami. He kept focus. Harvey trained to improve certain aspects of his game in 2026.

“I want to be more decisive in the run game,” Harvey said. “I was also working on my route running. I want that to be a big part of my game. If you want to be a different type of back in the league, then you’ve got to be able to run routes. … I feel I can beat any linebacker in the league.”

Harvey is notably more comfortable interacting with reporters. The quiet but confident running back is not afraid to speak on his goals, either. It’s all about winning for Harvey entering his sophomore NFL season.

“Of course, our main goal is to get to the Super Bowl,” Harvey said. “We came up a game short last year. I feel like we pretty much brought everybody back. Everybody is excited about the year. Everybody has a lot of confidence. It feels great.”