blake corum

After suffering a torn meniscus and sprained MCL late in the 2022 season, Blake Corum bounced back with 1245 rushing yards on 4.8 YPC and 28(!!!) total touchdowns (27 of which were rushing). That follows his impressive 2022 where he ran for 1463 yards on better efficiency in 3 less games, albeit with 9 less touchdowns to go with it.

Corum's strength is as a runner, plain and simple. He doesn't run great routes, and he isn't particularly electric on the perimeter anyway. Between the tackles, Corum does a great job of following his blocks and picking through to find the tiniest gap to hit. I've got to imagine his height helps to keep him hidden behind his line, something that will only improve in the NFL. I like how he pushes gaps to manipulate leverage and give himself a seam to run through. He's the type of player that you'd say always falls forward - he's reliable in short yardage situations. He rarely takes a negative play and really prefers to get downhill rather than moving east to west. He is agile but not a super athlete.

In the passing game, expectations should not be high for Corum. He is a serviceable pass blocker, but not particularly noteworthy. I do believe his low center of gravity will allow him to improve in this area, though. He doesn't move the needle as a receiver - he has more career rushing touchdowns than receptions. Not receiving touchdowns, receptions.

Corum was a consistent producer at Michigan and I don't see this changing in the NFL. He's got the quickness and vision to contribute to winning football, even if not in the passing game. I think he could become a David Montgomery-type if he is able to improve as a pass protector. Being a positive player on passing downs will be critical for him to carve out a role early in his career. 

6.35  • early 3rd round