2020 NFL Draft: 6 running backs the Jets should target

Jets Wire takes a look at six of the top running backs in the 2020 NFL draft that the Jets should target with picks No. 79, 120 or 158.

Anthony McFarland, Maryland

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Injuries have been the only thing holding Anthony McFarland back. He would be amongst the draft’s top backs if not for a high-ankle sprain that hindered his performance last season.

McFarland started seven of 11 games in 2019, running for 614 yards on 114 carries and eight touchdowns. As a receiver, he caught 17 receptions for 126 yards and one score.

The Maryland product runs hard for his size, standing at 5-foot-8. He can accelerate to top speeds and can be a playmaker at the next level, but he needs to prove he can stay healthy.