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Anthony McFarland

RB

Drafted 124th overall in the 4th round of the 2020 draft, Anthony McFarland arrived from Maryland. He last played in 2023 with PIT, a career spanning 4 NFL seasons. Few match his speed, which grades in the 87th percentile. Across 4 NFL seasons, he has totaled 146 rushing yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

5'8", 193#

College

Maryland

Draft

Rd 4, 124th overall (2020)

Seasons

2020–2023

2021 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
43.7

27th percentile among RBs · limited sample

2 games · 4 touches

Volume×0.1-0.84
Receiving×0.14-0.27
Total EPA×0.24-0.04
Conversion×0.1-0.31
Ball security×0.06+0.06
Yards/carry×0.12-0.29
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-0.39

2021 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed87▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst10▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agilityno data▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).

Size3▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Rushing

Rush Efficiency32▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry32▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion30▶

(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.

Receiving

Receiving38▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.

Impact

Ball Security40▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume18▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency9▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2023PIT52.93211
2022PIT54.7130211
2021PIT43.723111
2020PIT37.111113654

Career profile

Across 4 NFL seasons on file, Anthony McFarland has played in 17 regular-season games, all with PIT.

He has rushed for 146 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 11 passes for 87 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2020 with PIT: 113 yards and 0 touchdowns in 11 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2021 splits

regular season

2021 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 8CLE1 rush yds, 0 TD42.7
Week 12CIN2 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD36.5

Anthony McFarland — common questions

What position does Anthony McFarland play?
Anthony McFarland is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Anthony McFarland played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Anthony McFarland has played for PIT (2020–2023).
Where did Anthony McFarland go to college?
Anthony McFarland played college football at Maryland.
When was Anthony McFarland drafted?
Anthony McFarland was selected in round 4, 124th overall, of the 2020 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Anthony McFarland scored?
Anthony McFarland has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Anthony McFarland's ScoutIndex Rating?
Anthony McFarland rated 52.9 for 2023, the 68th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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