Blake Corum is one of the best running backs in Michigan history and was a major reason why the Wolverines won three straight Big Ten championships and the national championship in January.
Corum rushed for 3,737 yards during his Michigan career and is the program record-holder in rushing touchdowns (58), total touchdowns (61), and career points scored (356).
Corum helped his draft stock at the NFL Scouting Combine, testing well in multiple categories.
Strengths
Corum is one of the most elusive backs in the draft class, but he also has a penchant for running with power between the tackles.
He is strong as an ox, as evidenced by his 27 bench press reps, which were the most for a RB. The 27 reps tied Notre Dame offensive lineman Joe Alt, who’s 6-foot-8.
Great leader. Corum came back to Michigan because the job wasn’t finished, he said at a basketball game last offseason that the Wolverines would win the national championship and they did. Mission accomplished. Business finished and on to the NFL.
Can run between the tackles and be relied upon in short-yardage situations.
While he didn’t catch a lot of passes at Michigan, he has that ability in his game and he fared well during receiving drills at the combine.
Excellent in pass-protection
Negatives
It takes a special back to do well in the NFL at 5-foot-8. However, we think he is special. Even so, some NFL teams will perceive this as a negative. We’d recommend they put on the tape. He doesn’t play like he’s 5-foot-8.
Although Corum looked 100 percent healthy in 2023 after suffering a leg injury that ended his 2022 season, teams will surely be doing their due diligence on Corum via medical evaluations. There’s a strong chance he’ll pass all those physicals with flying colors, though.
