ENGLEWOOD — Broncos rookie cornerback Jahdae Barron is known for his versatility as a player and on Saturday he branched out even more and made like a reporter.

During an interview session in the locker room following the second day of a three-day rookie minicamp at Broncos Park, rookie running back RJ Harvey was conducting an interview. Barron jumped in with his camera phone running and said, “Why did you juke Jahdae at practice with that move today. Why did you do that?’’

Harvey responded, “I had to get the first-rounder, man. I had to do something to him.”

Barron was taken last month by the Broncos out of Texas with the No. 20 pick in the first round of the draft while Harvey went No. 60 in the second round from Central Florida. The two had never met until they arrived Thursday in preparation for the minicamp.

Since then, they have become fast friends while also maintaining a rivalry on the practice field. On Saturday, with there being no tackling, Harvey broke through on a run and got tangled up with Barron. After the play was over, the two high-fived.

“He was just pushing me after the play trying to run downfield and I’m just trying to chase and things like that,’’ Barron said. “But that’s just the competitive nature that he has. Just trying to build that bond and just have that bond and that connectivity we have.”

By all accounts, the first two practices went well for Denver’s top two draft picks.

“It’s just fun to be out here,’’ Barron said. “The last time I put on a helmet was a long time ago. So I’m enjoying the process. It’s good just learning.’

Broncos coach Sean Payton likes what he has seen so far from Barron, who can play all positions in the secondary.

“He has really quick twitch,” Payton said. “I’d say he’s sticky in coverage, I think he’s one of those players that already at a young age understands splits. … He’s really savvy. … He eliminates 80% of what could be run. You feel a veteran player.”

Payton also has liked what the 5-foot-9, 208-pound Harvey has done.

“He’s looked good,” Payton said. “We’re glad he’s here, and each day there’s another little bit of an installation where we add a little bit more to it. … He’s put together pretty well. So there’s a difference between a small runner and a short runner. We’re not interested in the small runners, but we’re OK with the short runners.”

The Broncos had talked plenty before the draft about wanting to select a running back and they were thrilled to land Harvey, who rushed for 1,577 yards last season for the Knights. Harvey said he spent time Friday watching film with Payton of notable running backs, including current New Orleans star Alvin Kamara and former NFL back Darren Sproles. Payton once coached both with the Saints.

“I want to be better than those guys, so I’m going to work,’’ Harvey said. “Work every day, get better and just prove myself to all the vets and the coaches. I want to make an immediate impact in this league.”

Yes, Harvey is a confident guy. He said he came to the rookie minicamp “ready to showcase my skills to everybody.” Harvey was asked what he thought about many draft analysts not listing him a player to be selected in the first two rounds.

“I know how good I am,’’ he said. “I just got to prove everybody wrong.”

Harvey, though, knows he has work to do. He caught just 20 passes for 267 yards last season.

“It’s a lot to improve on, pass protection and work on my routes,’’ he said.

Harvey caught a number of passes Saturday from tryout quarterbacks Ian Book, a veteran, and Blake Stenstrom, a rookie who is a Highlands Ranch native and played at Colorado and Princeton. Payton said that was a planned part of the installation at practice and he predicts Harvey can be a “three-down back.”

Harvey is still is adjusting to the altitude and figures that might “take a week or two.” He said he has met veteran Jaleel McLaughlin and is eager to meet Denver’s other running backs and “gain their respect.”

Barron also knows there are plenty of adjustments he needs to make as a rookie.

“I’m trying to learn the play schemes and things like that, the concepts that the offense is running now at this level,’’ he said. “A lot of different motions, a lot of different shifts and things like that.”

In the meantime, Denver’s two most heralded rookies have wasted no time being able to bond.

“Jahdae is making me better,’’ Harvey said. “I’m making him better. He’s a great person. We’re all just blessed to be here.’’