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Sean Payton explains why the Denver Broncos fell in love with R.J. Harvey after missing out on Ashton Jeanty

April 25, 2025

UCF Knights running back RJ Harvey (7) runs with the ball for a first down against Iowa State during the first quarter in the week-8 NCAA football at Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Ames, Iowa.

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Ashton Jeanty was the dream for every NFL team that needed a running back in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Unfortunately for the Denver Broncos, who held the 20th pick in the draft, the Jeanty dream died 14 picks before they were on the cloc...

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