![Edgewater Highâ??s R.J. Harvey is pictured during Orlando Sentinel Varsity Media Day on Saturday, August 4, 2018. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Edgewater Highâ??s R.J. Harvey is pictured during Orlando Sentinel Varsity Media Day on Saturday, August 4, 2018. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)](https://www.sun-sentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_os-1533666968-ox6cjc_2_1_0A73OM5U_L268611841_ed54b5.jpg?w=620)
Edgewater High’s R.J. Harvey is pictured during Orlando Sentinel Varsity Media Day on Saturday, August 4, 2018. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Edgewater quarterback R.J. Harvey throws during the Bishop Moore Catholic High School at Edgewater High School football game in Winter Park on Friday, August 24, 2018. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Edgewater quarterback R.J. Harvey throws over the line during the Bishop Moore Catholic High School at Edgewater High School football game in Winter Park on Friday, August 24, 2018. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Edgewater quarterback Robert Harvey Jr. looks to throw during the Hagerty High at Edgewater High School football game in Orlando on Thursday, October 26, 2017. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Edgewater quarterback Robert Harvey Jr. (7) runs for a touchdown during the Hagerty High at Edgewater High School football game in Orlando on Thursday, October 26, 2017. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Edgewater quarterback Robert Harvey Jr. (7) runs away from Hagerty safety Nikolas Wiggins (4) during the Hagerty High at Edgewater High School football game in Orlando on Thursday, October 26, 2017. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Edgewater wide receiver Cobe Stribling (14) and quarterback Robert Harvey Jr. (7) celebrate after a touchdown during the Hagerty High at Edgewater High School football game in Orlando on Thursday, October 26, 2017. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Edgewater quarterback Robert Harvey Jr. celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the Hagerty High at Edgewater High School football game in Orlando on Thursday, October 26, 2017. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Edgewater receiver Cobe Stribling (14) is congratulated by quarterback RJ Harvey, center, after catching a pass for a 56-yard touchdown during a high school football game against Hagerty Friday, Oct. 26, 2018, in Oviedo, Fla. (Phelan M. Ebenhack for the Orlando Sentinel)
Edgewater Highâ??s R.J. Harvey is pictured during Orlando Sentinel Varsity Media Day on Saturday, August 4, 2018. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Edgewater quarterback R.J. Harvey runs the ball against Lakeland in Friday night’s state semifinal defeat.
Edgewater quarterback and University of Virginia verbal commit Robert Harvey prepares to take the snap in the second quarter against Lake Howell during a Friday night football game at Edgewater High School on Oct. 5, 2018. (Jason Beede/Correspondent)
Edgewater quarterback Robert Harvey Jr. (7) throws a pass during the first half of a high school football game against Ocoee Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. (Phelan M. Ebenhack for The Orlando Sentinel)
Edgewater quarterback Robert Harvey Jr. (7) is tackled by Ocoee’s Hunter Mercer (12) and Alex Suarez (34) after rushing for yardage during the first half of a high school football game Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. (Phelan M. Ebenhack for The Orlando Sentinel)
Edgewater quarterback Robert Harvey Jr., right, rushes for a long touchdown in front of Ocoee’s Javon Cox, left, and Kendall Bohler (3) during the second half of a high school football game Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. Edgewater won 44-29. (Phelan M. Ebenhack for The Orlando Sentinel)
Ocoee’s Javon Cox (20) loses control of the ball after colliding with Alex Suarez (34), while trying to recover a fumble by Edgewater quarterback Robert Harvey Jr. during the second half of a high school football game Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. Edgewater retained possession of the ball. And Edgewater won 44-29. (Phelan M. Ebenhack for The Orlando Sentinel)
Edgewater quarterback Robert Harvey Jr. rushes for a touchdown during the second half of a high school football game against Ocoee Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. Edgewater won 44-29. (Phelan M. Ebenhack for The Orlando Sentinel)
Edgewater quarterback Robert Harvey Jr. rushes for a touchdown during the second half of a high school football game against Ocoee Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. Edgewater won 44-29. (Phelan M. Ebenhack for The Orlando Sentinel)
Edgewater quarterback Robert Harvey Jr. is congratulated by receiver Jeremiah Chambers (13) after rushing for a touchdown during the second half of a high school football game against Ocoee Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. Edgewater won 44-29. (Phelan M. Ebenhack for The Orlando Sentinel)
Edgewater senior RJ Harvey (7) watches teammates at a practice prior to the start of the regular season.
Edgewater sophomore R.J. Harvey (7) is wrapped up by Wekiva junior Teddy Adkins (28) during the Edgewater vs. Wekiva spring football game held at West Orange High School on Wednesday, May 23rd, 2018.
Edgewater sophomore R.J. Harvey (7) looks to throw during the Edgewater vs. Wekiva spring football game held at West Orange High School on Wednesday, May 23rd, 2018.
Edgewater sophomore R.J. Harvey (7) looks to throw during the Edgewater vs. Wekiva spring football game held at West Orange High School on Wednesday, May 23rd, 2018.
Edgewater sophomore R.J. Harvey (7) tries to escape pursuit by Wekiva junior Teddy Adkins (28) during the Edgewater vs. Wekiva spring football game held at West Orange High School on Wednesday, May 23rd, 2018.
Edgewater sophomore R.J. Harvey (7) evades defenders during the Edgewater vs. Wekiva spring football game held at West Orange High School on Wednesday, May 23rd, 2018.
Edgewater sophomore R.J. Harvey (7) evades defenders during the Edgewater vs. Wekiva spring football game held at West Orange High School on Wednesday, May 23rd, 2018.
Edgewater sophomore R.J. Harvey (7) eludes tacklers during the Edgewater vs. Wekiva spring football game held at West Orange High School on Wednesday, May 23rd, 2018.
Edgewater sophomore R.J. Harvey (7) sidesteps a diving tackle attempt by Wekiva junior Malik Dixon (11) during the Edgewater vs. Wekiva spring football game held at West Orange High School on Wednesday, May 23rd, 2018.
Edgewater sophomore R.J. Harvey (7) throws the ball during the Edgewater vs. Wekiva spring football game held at West Orange High School on Wednesday, May 23rd, 2018.
Edgewater QB RJ Harvey (7) reaches fro the ball as Edgewater Eagles play against the Lakeland Dreadnaughts at Lakeland Highschool on Nov. 30, 2018. Aileen Perilla for The Orlando Sentinel
Edgewater QB RJ Harvey (7) hands the ball as Edgewater Eagles play against the Lakeland Dreadnaughts at Lakeland Highschool on Nov. 30, 2018. Aileen Perilla for The Orlando Sentinel
Edgewater QB RJ Harvey (7) throws the ball down the field as Edgewater Eagles play against the Lakeland Dreadnaughts at Lakeland Highschool on Nov. 30, 2018. Aileen Perilla for The Orlando Sentinel
Edgewater QB RJ Harvey (7) runs the ball as Edgewater Eagles play against the Lakeland Dreadnaughts at Lakeland Highschool on Nov. 30, 2018. Aileen Perilla for The Orlando Sentinel
Edgewater QB RJ Harvey (7) readies for the ball as Edgewater Eagles play against the Lakeland Dreadnaughts at Lakeland Highschool on Nov. 30, 2018. Aileen Perilla for The Orlando Sentinel
Edgewater quarterback R.J. Harvey listens to head coach Cameron Duke during a recent practice. (Chris Hays/Orlando Sentinel)
Edgewater quarterback Robert Harvey Jr. (7) runs the play towards the end-zone as Boone High takes on Edgewater High at home on Nov. 3, 2017. The Boone Braves won 35-27 against Edgewater Eagles. (Aileen Perilla/ Orlando Sentinel)
Edgewater quarterback Robert Harvey Jr. (7) throws the ball down the field as Boone High takes on Edgewater High at home on Nov. 3, 2017. The Boone Braves won 35-27 against Edgewater Eagles. (Aileen Perilla/ Orlando Sentinel)
Edgewater quarterback Robert Harvey Jr. (7) runs the ball into the end-zone as Boone High takes on Edgewater High at home on Nov. 3, 2017. The Boone Braves won 35-27 against Edgewater Eagles. (Aileen Perilla/ Orlando Sentinel)
Edgewater quarterback Robert Harvey Jr. (7) celebrates after a touch down is made as Boone High takes on Edgewater High at home on Nov. 3, 2017. The Boone Braves won 35-27 against Edgewater Eagles. (Aileen Perilla/ Orlando Sentinel)
Edgewater quarterback RJ Harvey (7) rushes for a touchdown past Winter Park’s Ethan Pouncey (3) during the first half of a high school football game Friday, Aug. 17, 2018, in Orlando, Fla. (Phelan M. Ebenhack for The Orlando Sentinel)
Edgewater quarterback RJ Harvey (7) rushes for a touchdown past the Winter Park defense during the first half of a high school football game Friday, Aug. 17, 2018, in Orlando, Fla. (Phelan M. Ebenhack for The Orlando Sentinel)
Edgewater quarterback RJ Harvey (7) rolls out to throw a pass in front of Winter Park’s Donovan Nunez (18) during the first half of a high school football game Friday, Aug. 17, 2018, in Orlando, Fla. (Phelan M. Ebenhack for The Orlando Sentinel)
Edgewater quarterback RJ Harvey (7) throws a pass during the first half of a high school football game against Winter Park Friday, Aug. 17, 2018, in Orlando, Fla. (Phelan M. Ebenhack for The Orlando Sentinel)
UCF Knights running back RJ Harvey (7) runs the ball during the first half Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, at Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan, Kan. (Jesse Bruner/Special to the Orlando Sentinel)
UCF Knights running back RJ Harvey (7) fumbles the ball during the first half Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, at Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan, Kan. (Jesse Bruner/Special to the Orlando Sentinel)
UCF Knights running back RJ Harvey (7) leaps for a touchdown during the second half Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, at Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan, Kan. (Jesse Bruner/Special to the Orlando Sentinel)
UCF Knights running back RJ Harvey (22) breaks a run for a touchdown during the Cincinnati Bearcats at UCF college football game at Bounce House stadium in Orlando, Fla., Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)
UCF Knights running back RJ Harvey (22) breaks a tackle and goes into the end zone for the game winning touchdown during the second half of the Cincinnati Bearcats at UCF college football game at Bounce House stadium in Orlando, Fla., Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)
UCF Knights running back RJ Harvey (22) breaks a tackle and goes into the end zone for the game winning touchdown during the second half of the Cincinnati Bearcats at UCF college football game at Bounce House stadium in Orlando, Fla., Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)
UCF Knights running back RJ Harvey (22) breaks a long run up the middle of the Temple Owls defense during the Temple at UCF college football game at Bounce House stadium in Orlando, Fla., Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)
UCF Knights running back RJ Harvey (22) breaks a tackle and goes into the end zone for the game winning touchdown during the second half of the Cincinnati Bearcats at UCF college football game at Bounce House stadium in Orlando, Fla., Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)
UCF Knights running back RJ Harvey (7) runs the ball against Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets during the NCAA College football game in the Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla., Friday, Dec. 22, 2023. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)
UCF Knights running back RJ Harvey (7) runs the ball against Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets during the second half of the NCAA College football game in the Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla., Friday, Dec. 22, 2023. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)
UCF Knights running back RJ Harvey (7) drives his legs to gain a few extra yards against Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets during the second half of the NCAA College football game in the Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla., Friday, Dec. 22, 2023. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)
UCF quarterback Timmy McClain, (9) and running back RJ Harvey, (7) run through drills during a team practice on Tuesday, August 22, 2023. (Rich Pope, Orlando Sentinel)
UCF running back RJ Harvey participates in drills during a team practice on Tuesday, August 22, 2023. (Rich Pope, Orlando Sentinel)
UCF Knights running back RJ Harvey (7) breaks loose from the line of scrimmage on a long run during the Western Virginia at UCF college football game at FBC Mortgage Stadium in Orlando, Fla., Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)
UCF Knights running back RJ Harvey (7) breaks Houston Cougars defensive back Brian George’s (16) tackle during the Houston Cougars and UCF football game at FBC Mortgage Stadium in Orlando, Fla., Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)
UCF Knights running back RJ Harvey (7) dives ahead with the ball during the Baylor at UCF college football game at FBC Mortgage Stadium in Orlando, Fla., Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)
UCF Knights running back RJ Harvey (7) and his coach celebrate his touchdown during the Houston Cougars and UCF football game at FBC Mortgage Stadium in Orlando, Fla., Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)
UCF Knights running back RJ Harvey (7) breaks into open field with the ball during the Houston Cougars and UCF football game at FBC Mortgage Stadium in Orlando, Fla., Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)
UCF Knights running back RJ Harvey (7) breaks away to score a touchdown during the Oklahoma State at UCF college football game at FBC Mortgage Stadium in Orlando, Fla., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)
UCF Knights running back RJ Harvey (7) celebrates his touchdown during the second half of the Oklahoma State at UCF college football game at FBC Mortgage Stadium in Orlando, Fla., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)
UCF Knights running back RJ Harvey (7) signals first down after his catch during the Oklahoma State at UCF college football game at FBC Mortgage Stadium in Orlando, Fla., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)
UCF Knights running back RJ Harvey (7) takes his seven yard catch into the end zone for a touchdown during the Oklahoma State at UCF college football game at FBC Mortgage Stadium in Orlando, Fla., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)
UCF Knights running back RJ Harvey (7) tip toes up the sideline before Oklahoma State Cowboys defenders knock him out of bounds during the Oklahoma State at UCF college football game at FBC Mortgage Stadium in Orlando, Fla., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)
UCF Knights running back RJ Harvey (7) celebrates his touchdown during the Villanova at UCF football game at FBC Mortgage Stadium Orlando, Fla., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)
UCF Knights running back RJ Harvey (7) runs into the end zone for a touchdown during the Villanova at UCF football game at FBC Mortgage Stadium Orlando, Fla., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)
UCF Knights running back RJ Harvey (7) catches the ball in open field during the Villanova at UCF football game at FBC Mortgage Stadium Orlando, Fla., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)
UCF Knights running back RJ Harvey (7) breaks into open field during the Villanova at UCF football game at FBC Mortgage Stadium Orlando, Fla., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)
UCF running back RJ Harvey (22) catches a pass during Spring football practice behind the Bounce House in Orlando, Fla., Tuesday, March 22, 2022. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)
UCF running back RJ Harvey, (7) runs the ball during spring practice in Orlando, Fla., Tuesday, April 4, 2023. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)
Running back RJ Harvey, (44) scores and is tackled by defensive back Zamari Maxwell (8) during the UCF Spring football game at Bounce House in Orlando, Fla., Saturday, April 10, 2021. (Orlando Sentinel Photo/Willie J. Allen Jr.)
UCF Knights running back RJ Harvey (22) takes the ball upfield on a long run later in the fourth quarter of the SMU at UCF college football game at Bounce House stadium in Orlando, Fla., Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022. UCF won 41-19. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)
UCF Knights running back RJ Harvey (22) takes the ball upfield on a long run later in the fourth quarter of the SMU at UCF college football game at Bounce House stadium in Orlando, Fla., Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022. UCF won 41-19. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)
UCF Knights running back RJ Harvey (22) takes the ball upfield on a long run later in the fourth quarter of the SMU at UCF college football game at Bounce House stadium in Orlando, Fla., Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022. UCF won 41-19. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)
UCF Knights running back RJ Harvey (22) catches a long pass for a first down during the Temple at UCF college football game at Bounce House stadium in Orlando, Fla., Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)
UCF Knights running back RJ Harvey (22) breaks a long run up the middle of the Temple Owls defense during the Temple at UCF college football game at Bounce House stadium in Orlando, Fla., Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)
UCF Knights running back RJ Harvey (22) celebrates his touch down during the NCAA College football game between UCF Knights and the South Florida Bulls at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)
Edgewater High’s R.J. Harvey is pictured during Orlando Sentinel Varsity Media Day on Saturday, August 4, 2018. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
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