No. 3 all-purpose back Anthony McFarland makes hometown commitment over Alabama, Miami

He also had offers from Alabama, Clemson, Florida State and Ohio State, among others.

One of the top running back prospects in the 2017 class, Anthony McFarland decided to stay close to home with a commitment to Maryland.

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247sports' Crystal Ball had him Crystal Ball predicted to Maryland at 59 percent, with Miami and Georgia trailing.

He also had offers from Alabama, Clemson, Florida State and Ohio State, among others.