It’s not often that the Pittsburgh Steelers draft a sophomore, even if he is a redshirt sophomore. Then again, there are not a ton of sophomores who end up in the draft. But they got one this year in Anthony McFarland out of Maryland, who declared for the 2020 NFL Draft with two years of eligibility remaining after playing two collegiate seasons.
Though short, he has a pretty stout frame, though he doesn’t profile as a bell-cow back by any means, and potentially not even as a featured runner. The Steelers said after drafting him that they like the complementary quality that he brings to the room with his speed.