Harvey attended Spring Valley High School in
Spring Valley, New York. Harvey currently holds three school records, Most Career Rushing Yards, with 3,118, Most Rushing Yards in a Season with 1,587 and Most Rushing touchdowns in a game with 6. After graduating in 1984, Harvey went to college at the
University of Texas at El Paso. After his time at UTEP, Harvey was signed as an undrafted free agent with the
Tampa Bay Buccaneers, serving as a running back and
kickoff returner during the 1990 season. He scored one touchdown during the 1990 season. ==Criminal charges==