HEIGHT
WEIGHT
ARMS
5' 8"
208 lbs
30 3/8”
HANDS
8 7/8”
McFarland runs hard, but he's not that big and he's not that creative, so he could struggle to find yardage for himself. A high-ankle sprain may have been at the root of his unimpressive 2019 tape, as he showed a little better burst and tackle-breaking ability in 2018, but in both seasons he needed either clear points of entry or to be operating in open space to get it going. His projection can't just rely on a couple of splash performances from 2018. He appears to have low-end backup potential, but it's worth noting that some NFL teams are much higher on him.
Strengths
Better 2018 tape due to high-ankle sprain in 2019
Has build-up speed to run away from tacklers
Had runs of 75, 81, and 52 yards against Ohio State in 2018
Accelerates into contact behind pads
Agility to sidestep foot traffic
Able to stack cuts on top of cuts
Decisive runner between the tackles
Adjusts to off-target throws out of backfield
Capable ball tracker on wheel routes
Weaknesses
Runs on tiptoes on stretch plays
Slow to gather in cut
Lacks desired feel for run lane development
Needs plenty of space to operate
Unable to slow feet and then reignite quickly
Doesn't have bend to unleash lower-body power
Runs hard but has below-average drive through contact
Not enough sand in his pants to trust protection skills
https://www.nfl.com/prospects/anthony-mcfarland?id=32194d43-4650-9831-455d-4f5daa13de76