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Forbes
27-05-2025
- Business
- Forbes
2025 Fantasy Football Outlook: RJ Harvey
ORLANDO, FL - SEPTEMBER 16: UCF Knights running back RJ Harvey (7) runs the ball for a touchdown ... More during the football game between the UCF Knights and the Villanova Wildcats onSeptember 16, 2023 at FBC Mortgage Stadium in Orlando, FL. (Photo by Andrew Bershaw/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Coming out of UCF, RJ Harvey wasn't viewed as a very highly ranked prospect. That said, Sean Payton and the Denver Broncos decided to take him in the second round (pick 60) of the NFL Draft. This selection has made him one of the more interesting backs for 2025 fantasy football. Per this data from DynastyFFDino on Reddit, round two running backs have a 28% chance of becoming an RB1 at some point in their career and a 51% chance at becoming an RB2. While Harvey certainly has some shortcomings, there's quite a bit of upside to his profile as well. With that in mind, let's take a look at the 2025 fantasy football outlook for RJ Harvey. At 5'9' and 208 lbs, Harvey reminds me a bit of Maurice Jones-Drew (5'7' and 210 lbs). Both are shorter backs, but they're more than heavy enough to carry an NFL workload. Funny enough, Jones-Drew was drafted at the exact same spot as Harvey and he went on to be a three time Pro Bowl running back. At UCF, Harvey showcased strong vision and the ability to make defenders miss in space. While Harvey doesn't necessarily have the best long speed, he can still break off plenty of explosive plays. When looking at Harvey from a 2025 fantasy football standpoint, going to the Broncos was a dream landing spot. Payton has a history of working with very good running backs, such as Mark Ingram, Reggie Bush and Alvin Kamara. The hope is that Payton can work with Harvey and get the most out of him. Another advantage Harvey has for fantasy football is that he's already in the prime age for his career. At 24 years old, Harvey spent extra time at UCF working on his game. While some may see Harvey on the same level as these other younger rookies, Harvey should be much more polished. You want to draft running backs who are on a good offense and Harvey fits that mold. Bo Nix had a very good rookie season and is looking to lead the team to an even better year two. On top of that, the Broncos added third round rookie Pat Bryant and free agent Evan Engram. Since rookies typically take longer to get on the field, Harvey dodged a bullet by landing with the Broncos. Audric Estime is currently projected to be the RB2 in the backfield and he was a 5th round pick who only had 310 yards (4.1 YPC) last season. ORLANDO, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 28: RJ Harvey #7 of the UCF Knights runs the ball in the first half of a ... More game against the West Virginia Mountaineers at FBC Mortgage Stadium on October 28, 2023 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by) With all of this in mind, it's time to rank Harvey for fantasy football. While a lot is going to change between now and the start of the year, Harvey was shockingly high in my 2025 fantasy football rankings. Harvey is my 48th overall player in a 1QB, PPR format. For reference, that makes him the RB20 and that 48th overall rank is 32 spots higher than FantasyPros Expert Consensus Ranking. Harvey is a great value for 2025 fantasy drafts if you can get him as a mid to low end RB2. Even though I wasn't a huge fan of Harvey coming out of college, he's a player who will be on a lot of my 2025 fantasy football teams.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
2025 NBA Draft scouting report: Eric Dixon, F, Villanova
LAS VEGAS, NV - APRIL 05: Eric Dixon #43 of the Villanova Wildcats looks on during the semifinal round of the Crown College Basketball Championship against the UCF Knights at the T-Mobile Arena on April 05, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by) For a two-round mock draft and a big board with full scouting reports, check out my NBA Draft Guide. Eric Dixon, F, Villanova Height: 6-8 • Weight: 265 • Class: Senior • Age: 24 Summary: Dixon is a burly forward who brings a toughness and physicality to the game. As Villanova's all-time leading scorer, he showed versatile scoring skills but in the NBA his lack of athleticism will put a limit on the type of usage he can receive. Advertisement Comparisons: Julius Randle, Glen Davis Strengths Shooting: Dixon always had touch throughout college, and it finally translated beyond the arc as a super senior, making 40.7% of his 7.2 attempts per game. For NBA purposes, he'll play off-ball a lot and he made 43.2% of catch-and-shoot 3s, per Synergy. Drive game: Attacks closeouts with patience and a good handle. He uses his massive frame to plow through opponents and draw contact inside the paint. Or he can turn around and post up. Add in his seasoned screening ability, and he could be a weapon in ball screens. Offensive versatility: Villanova used Dixon all over the floor. He'd go from a primary creator one play to using off-ball screens on the next to posting up down low. Though he won't be such a high-usage player in the NBA, he could plug into different roles for his team. Concerns Defensive versatility: He's not all too quick defending on the perimeter, and he lacks explosiveness protecting the rim and crashing the boards. He'll need to dramatically improve his lateral ability so he can be a switchy defender, but early in his career he'll be targeted. Advertisement Athleticism: Despite standing at 6-foot-8, Dixon logged only five dunk attempts in his final season with Villanova. He made only three. He's a below-the-rim guy who relies on strength to plow through defenders, which is no guarantee to translate against NBA athletes. Playmaking: He had a negative assist-to-turnover ratio in all five years at Villanova. He isn't too aware of double teams, so NBA speed could be an issue. For a two-round mock draft and a big board with full scouting reports, check out my NBA Draft Guide.
Daily Mail
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Larsa Pippen, 50, drops big bombshell about Michael Jordan's 'troubled' son Marcus, 34, whom she dated for years
The Real Housewives of Miami will return to Bravo on June 11. On Wednesday, the network released a teaser showing viewers what they can expect in the upcoming drama-filled season. Early in the season seven trailer, Larsa Pippen revealed an alarming bombshell about ex-boyfriend Marcus Jordan, 34, whom she dated from January 2023 until March 2024. 'He was sending really threatening text messages at the end,' the 50-year-old ex-wife of Scottie Pippen says to castmate Alexia Nepola in the outtake. Also returning to the show are Guerdy Abraira, Lisa Hochstein, Julia Lemigova, plus rookie Stephanie Shojaee. Kiki Barth, Adriana de Moura and Marysol Patton will also be featured as 'friends,' separate from the main cast. The exes dated from January 2023-March 2024; pictured in January 2024 After some time insisting they were 'just friends,' Larsa and Marcus exposed themselves as romantic partners when they were spotted kissing in Miami in early 2023. Jordan is the second oldest child of retired Hall of Fame basketball star Michael Jordan. Larsa and Marcus were first spotted together in September 2022, immediately prompting relationship rumors. At the top of the year, the troubled former UCF Knights basketball star was arrested for cocaine possession after he drunkenly got his Lamborghini struck on a train track in Florida. Before being detained, he begged officers to help him get his $300,000 Lamborghini off a railroad track after speeding away from a traffic stop and crashing the luxury sports vehicle. He name dropped his father when an officer ordered him out of the car alongside a young woman who was sitting in the passenger seat. Following her split from Jordan, Larsa has moved on with another young athlete who is 20 years her junior. At the beginning of April the mother-of-four was reported by TMZ to be dating Jeff Coby, and weeks later she confirmed the romance when she was seen locking lips with the former NBA star. Elsewhere in the RHOM teaser, Alexia detailed the demise of her marriage to now-ex-husband Todd Nepola. 'I got home, Todd's gone,' the distraught housewife said before confessing, 'I don't even want to be happy anymore.' There's also plenty of friction and blow-up fights among the group of women, despite one short-lived warm moment when Marysol gathers them for a 'group hug.' Upon Stephanie's arrival, tension flares when it's discovered that she dated Anthony Lopez, ex-fiancé of former Housewife Nicole Martin. Nicole said cheekily during lunch with Guerdy in one scene: 'There have to be some similarities if the same man liked us both.' Guerdy then quipped: 'She's petite, you petite. She's got a plane, you got a plane.' The trailer also sees the women on a luxurious trip to Spain, where tempers boil over.
USA Today
25-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
2025 UCF Knights win total predictions, futures, over/under and odds
2025 UCF Knights win total predictions, futures, over/under and odds Bookmakers have set an over/under of 6.5 wins for the UCF Knights this season, with +138 odds to go over that total. Last year, the Knights finished 4-8 and did not receive a bowl game invite. UCF futures: win total over/under, odds College football odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Friday at 8:25 a.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Over/Under: 6.5 6.5 Over Payout: +138 +138 Under Payout: -170 UCF splits - last season UCF's 4-8 record last season wasn't good enough to qualify for a bowl game. The Knights won once as underdogs (1-2) and went 3-6 as favorites. In one-possession games, UCF was 1-3. The Knights also was victorious only once in games decided by three points or fewer (1-1). While the Knights secured the win in only one game when favored by seven points or fewer last season (1-4), they grabbed two wins in four games when favored by seven or more points. Watch College Football on Fubo!
Yahoo
20-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Nebraska brings eyeballs and high ratings to College Basketball Crown
The Nebraska men's basketball program won the College Basketball Crown Tournament on Sunday, defeating the UCF Knights by a 77-66 score. It was quite a journey for the program, as they defeated the Arizona State Sun Devils, Georgetown Hoyas, and the Boise State Broncos on the way to the crown. Plenty of people watched the tournament. Over 822,000 viewers watched the championship, up 62% over the NIT title game between Chattanooga and UC Irvine. The viewer interest was also there for the semi-finals. The semifinals averaged 706,000 viewers, 145% more than the NIT semifinals. Advertisement The fan support was undoubtedly there for a Nebraska basketball program that recorded back-to-back 20-win seasons. Now, the program will look to carry this momentum into next season, as they have stayed busy in the transfer portal and have several key players remaining. At the very least, they were able to end the season on a high note. Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions. This article originally appeared on Cornhuskers Wire: Nebraska basketball creates high ratings in College Basketball Crown
