Retrospective scouting report · Class of 2020R4 · #124
RB· Round 4
Anthony
Mcfarland Jr..
Sickos Grade
55.7/100
RB· Round 4· Small-framed shifty zone scheme back with the burst to hit daylight
Anthony
Mcfarland Jr..
Maryland· 5'8"· 208 lb· 4.44s 40
/ Recruiting profile
★★★★☆stars.9537
National · #99HS class · 2017DeMatha Catholic, MD
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R4 · #124 · PIT
02Scheme fit
Ideal system
The Steelers' gap/duo power run scheme, frequently utilizing downhill runs and play-action, would be a strong fit for McFarland's skill set.
Off-tackle runner1-back formationsShotgun/Pistol RBReceiving option
Best role
McFarland could immediately contribute as a change-of-pace back and third-down option, with the ceiling to develop into a committee back with significant play-making ability.
Wrong fit
An exclusively spread-option or zone-only scheme where his inside running prowess and power are underutilized would diminish his impact.
His athleticism and burst make him an exciting fit for a team looking to add dynamic play-making from the backfield.
07Athletic testing
Height
5'8"
Weight
208 lb
40 yd
4.44s
Vertical
29.5"
Broad
9'8"
06Athletic profilevs. RB on Big Board
— — — positional median (p50)
- 40 yd
- 4.44sp50
- Vertical
- 29.5inp50
- Broad jump
- 116inp50
- Three-cone
- —s
- Shuttle
- —s
- Bench
- —rep
08College production
| Yr | Team | G | Att | Yds | TD | Rec | RecYds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Maryland | 12 | 131 | 1034 | 4 | 7 | 73 |
| 2019 | Maryland | 11 | 114 | 614 | 8 | 17 | 126 |
| Career | — | 23 | 245 | 1648 | 12 | 24 | 199 |
A dash means the figure is not published by a source we trust — never a zero we invented.
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