Former Pittsburgh Steelers RB Anthony McFarland Jr. is making an immediate impact in his new league. Now with the United Football League’s (UFL), San Antonio Brahmas, McFarland opened up his team’s scoring for the season, showcasing the speed that got him drafted off a short catch for a 28-yard touchdown.
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— UFL (@XFL2023) March 31, 2024
McFarland was drafted by the Steelers in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL Draft. While he occasionally flashed his speed, he struggled to show value beyond being a runner, not an asset on special teams that made him difficult to dress.