Miami offensive coordinator/running backs coach Thomas Brown was back in Maryland on Monday to meet with running back target Anthony McFarland Jr.
The Top247 prospect, who is expected to announce a decision around the Under Armour All-American Game on Jan. 1, is fresh off his official visit to Maryland.
While the Hurricanes are the favorite on the 247Sports' Crystal Ball to land McFarland Jr., InsideTheU was told over the weekend that confidence is growing from the Terrapins' end when it comes to their chances of keeping the Dematha Catholic product close to home.
Miami head coach Mark Richt however hinted on 560 WQAM's Joe Rose Show early Monday that the Hurricanes currently have a 'couple of backs' committed to the class.
Gulliver Prep three-star running back Robert Burns has been committed to UM since last spring, but outside of him, no other running backs have given a public pledge to the Hurricanes, which in turn suggests that Miami feels good about where things stand with McFarland Jr. heading into next week's dead period.
McFarland Jr. (5-9, 203) is ranked by 247Sports as the nation's No. 3 all-purpose back and the No. 3 prospect in Maryland. He will not enroll early and is instead on track to sign with the school of his choice on Feb. 1's National Signing Day.