RB Blake Corum, LAR (1 Viewer)

[Marauder]

Corum seems destined to go to the Chargers in round 3.

 

[Faust]

2024 NFL Draft: College-to-pro projections for Michigan RB Blake Corum

 

[@GregoryLKellogg]

• Rotoviz
  Blake Corum’s situation is striking. He carried 258 times for 1,240 yards and led the group with 27 rushing TDs, but his peripherals are shockingly poor. He averaged only 2.4 yards after contact and broke just 13 tackles. These numbers are starkly lower than his 2022 results, and the culprit could be an injury suffered late in the year. During that campaign, Corum averaged 3.2 YAC/A, broke more than twice as many tackles (28 to 13), and forced twice as many missed tackles. Corum seems like a pretty amazing dude, so I’m hoping that he tests well, gets drafted early, and returns to his 2022 profile as a professional.

Tex

Hey guys, I got into a discussion with @HermsNFL over his evaluation of Blake Corum on X. His evaluation stated that Corum “struggles at interior running” which, to me, screams struggles on short yardage.

Now, to be completely transparent, I grew up in Michigan and I am retired. I have watched every Michigan game over the past two seasons.

So I decided to investigate more deeply.

Here is what I wrote:

Let’s start with short yardage (2 yards to go or less, regardless of down) situations outside of the opponent’s 10 yard line.

In 2023, Blake Corum had 28 such carries, down eight from 2022, despite playing in three more games (four if you don’t count his brief 2022 appearance against Ohio State). He was stuffed (0 yards) twice - 7%. He was tackled for a loss (TFL) twice as well - 7%. He gained yardage 24 times or 86% of the time. Those 24 successful carries accounted for 21 First Downs.

So combining his final two seasons, on short yardage carries from outside the 10, Corum converted 64 opportunities into 46 first downs (72%), three TDs (5%) and anvoided any turnovers. He did have four stuffs (6%) and four TFL (6%).

That is truly impressive. But where Corum shines, is near the end zone.

Corum had 40 carries from the 3-yard line in. On these attempts he was stuffed five times times (13%) and suffered a single TFL for -3 yards (3%).

Of his 34 successful attempts he gained one first down (3%) and 30 TDs (75%).

From inside the opposition five, excluding those carries inside the 3, Corum had 18 attempts. One stuff, one TFL (-3) and 16 successful carries for 33 yards and three TD (17%).

From inside 10, excluding the aforementioned carries from the 1-5 yard line, Corum had 24 attempts. Two TFL, no stuffs and 22 positive carries that resulted in 91 yards, four first downs and three TDs.

Summing up all carries from the 10 yard line in you get 77 carries for 169 yards, five first downs and 35 TDs. Which means that on 45% of his attempts, he scored.

Now this is from 2022 & 2023. And his knee injury impacted his usage in these situations, especially early in the 2023 season.

The Play by Play data came from ESPN and was extracted manually. Which means I may have missed a carry or two - I tried to be careful and I haven’t done a comparison with any other player, but I do think it clearly shows that Blake Corum, at least at the collegiate level was an outstanding short yardage back.

2022
Inside 10
-4, 2, 3, 7TD, 3, 5, 3FD, -1, 2FD, 4, 4, 4, 4FD, 8, 4,

15-44
Stuffs: 0
TFL: 2
FD: 2
TD: 1

Inside 5
3, 2, 0, -3, 2, 4TD, 1,

7-9
Stuffs: 1
TFL: 1
FD: 0
TD: 1

Inside 3
1TD, 1TD, 1TD, 1TD, 1TD, -3, 1FD, 1TD, 1, 0, 0, 1TD, 2, 0, 2TD, 2TD, 2TD,

17-14
Stuffs: 3
TFL: 1
FD: 1
TD: 10

Short Yardage (<2 YTG)
19FD, 20FD, 20TD, 2FD, 33TD, 4FD, 2FD, 3FD, 3FD, 6FD, 3FD, -1, 20TD, -2, 2FD, 3FD, 5FD, 5FD, 5FD, 2FD, 1, 3FD, 5FD, 3FD, 1FD, 3FD, 4FD, 5FD, 1, 3FD, -1, 4FD, 0, 1FD, 0, 2FD,

36-186
Stuffs: 2
TFL: 3
FD: 26
TD: 3

2023
Inside 10
3, 3, 3, 4FD, 1, 5, 6TD, 8TD, 7,

9-40
Stuffs: 0
TFL: 0
FD: 1
TD: 2

Inside 5
5TD, 4 TD, 4, 4, 3, 1,
6-21
Stuffs: 0
TFL: 0
FD: 0
TD: 2

Inside 3
2TD, 3TD, 2TD, 2TD, 2TD, 2, 1TD, 1TD, 1TD, 1TD, 1TD, 2TD, 3TD, 3TD, 3TD, 1, 2TD, 0, 1TD, 0, 1TD, 2TD, 1TD,

23-37
Stuffs: 2
TFL: 0
FD: 0
TD: 19

Short Yardage (<2 YTG)
1, 6FD, 3FD, 3FD, 2FD, 8FD, 4FD, 4FD, 2FD, 15FD, 8FD, -3, 11FD, 5FD, 2FD, 3FD, 3FD, 0, 2FD, 0, 1FD, 4FD, 1, 1, 5FD, 4FD, 4FD, -1,

28-104
Stuffs: 2
TFL: 2
FD: 21
TD: 0

I challenge anyone to find a RB, past or present, who had this much consistency and success in short yardage opportunities.

 

[Alex P Keaton]

• Rotoviz
  Blake Corum’s situation is striking. He carried 258 times for 1,240 yards and led the group with 27 rushing TDs, but his peripherals are shockingly poor. He averaged only 2.4 yards after contact and broke just 13 tackles. These numbers are starkly lower than his 2022 results, and the culprit could be an injury suffered late in the year. During that campaign, Corum averaged 3.2 YAC/A, broke more than twice as many tackles (28 to 13), and forced twice as many missed tackles. Corum seems like a pretty amazing dude, so I’m hoping that he tests well, gets drafted early, and returns to his 2022 profile as a professional.

Tex

Hey guys, I got into a discussion with @HermsNFL over his evaluation of Blake Corum on X. His evaluation stated that Corum “struggles at interior running” which, to me, screams struggles on short yardage.

Now, to be completely transparent, I grew up in Michigan and I am retired. I have watched every Michigan game over the past two seasons.

So I decided to investigate more deeply.

Here is what I wrote:

Let’s start with short yardage (2 yards to go or less, regardless of down) situations outside of the opponent’s 10 yard line.

In 2023, Blake Corum had 28 such carries, down eight from 2022, despite playing in three more games (four if you don’t count his brief 2022 appearance against Ohio State). He was stuffed (0 yards) twice - 7%. He was tackled for a loss (TFL) twice as well - 7%. He gained yardage 24 times or 86% of the time. Those 24 successful carries accounted for 21 First Downs.

So combining his final two seasons, on short yardage carries from outside the 10, Corum converted 64 opportunities into 46 first downs (72%), three TDs (5%) and anvoided any turnovers. He did have four stuffs (6%) and four TFL (6%).

That is truly impressive. But where Corum shines, is near the end zone.

Corum had 40 carries from the 3-yard line in. On these attempts he was stuffed five times times (13%) and suffered a single TFL for -3 yards (3%).

Of his 34 successful attempts he gained one first down (3%) and 30 TDs (75%).

From inside the opposition five, excluding those carries inside the 3, Corum had 18 attempts. One stuff, one TFL (-3) and 16 successful carries for 33 yards and three TD (17%).

From inside 10, excluding the aforementioned carries from the 1-5 yard line, Corum had 24 attempts. Two TFL, no stuffs and 22 positive carries that resulted in 91 yards, four first downs and three TDs.

Summing up all carries from the 10 yard line in you get 77 carries for 169 yards, five first downs and 35 TDs. Which means that on 45% of his attempts, he scored.

Now this is from 2022 & 2023. And his knee injury impacted his usage in these situations, especially early in the 2023 season.

The Play by Play data came from ESPN and was extracted manually. Which means I may have missed a carry or two - I tried to be careful and I haven’t done a comparison with any other player, but I do think it clearly shows that Blake Corum, at least at the collegiate level was an outstanding short yardage back.

2022
Inside 10
-4, 2, 3, 7TD, 3, 5, 3FD, -1, 2FD, 4, 4, 4, 4FD, 8, 4,

15-44
Stuffs: 0
TFL: 2
FD: 2
TD: 1

Inside 5
3, 2, 0, -3, 2, 4TD, 1,

7-9
Stuffs: 1
TFL: 1
FD: 0
TD: 1

Inside 3
1TD, 1TD, 1TD, 1TD, 1TD, -3, 1FD, 1TD, 1, 0, 0, 1TD, 2, 0, 2TD, 2TD, 2TD,

17-14
Stuffs: 3
TFL: 1
FD: 1
TD: 10

Short Yardage (<2 YTG)
19FD, 20FD, 20TD, 2FD, 33TD, 4FD, 2FD, 3FD, 3FD, 6FD, 3FD, -1, 20TD, -2, 2FD, 3FD, 5FD, 5FD, 5FD, 2FD, 1, 3FD, 5FD, 3FD, 1FD, 3FD, 4FD, 5FD, 1, 3FD, -1, 4FD, 0, 1FD, 0, 2FD,

36-186
Stuffs: 2
TFL: 3
FD: 26
TD: 3

2023
Inside 10
3, 3, 3, 4FD, 1, 5, 6TD, 8TD, 7,

9-40
Stuffs: 0
TFL: 0
FD: 1
TD: 2

Inside 5
5TD, 4 TD, 4, 4, 3, 1,
6-21
Stuffs: 0
TFL: 0
FD: 0
TD: 2

Inside 3
2TD, 3TD, 2TD, 2TD, 2TD, 2, 1TD, 1TD, 1TD, 1TD, 1TD, 2TD, 3TD, 3TD, 3TD, 1, 2TD, 0, 1TD, 0, 1TD, 2TD, 1TD,

23-37
Stuffs: 2
TFL: 0
FD: 0
TD: 19

Short Yardage (<2 YTG)
1, 6FD, 3FD, 3FD, 2FD, 8FD, 4FD, 4FD, 2FD, 15FD, 8FD, -3, 11FD, 5FD, 2FD, 3FD, 3FD, 0, 2FD, 0, 1FD, 4FD, 1, 1, 5FD, 4FD, 4FD, -1,

28-104
Stuffs: 2
TFL: 2
FD: 21
TD: 0

I challenge anyone to find a RB, past or present, who had this much consistency and success in short yardage opportunities.

How much of this is Corum vs the offensive line?

 

[Stoneworker]

• Rotoviz
  Blake Corum’s situation is striking. He carried 258 times for 1,240 yards and led the group with 27 rushing TDs, but his peripherals are shockingly poor. He averaged only 2.4 yards after contact and broke just 13 tackles. These numbers are starkly lower than his 2022 results, and the culprit could be an injury suffered late in the year. During that campaign, Corum averaged 3.2 YAC/A, broke more than twice as many tackles (28 to 13), and forced twice as many missed tackles. Corum seems like a pretty amazing dude, so I’m hoping that he tests well, gets drafted early, and returns to his 2022 profile as a professional.

Tex

Hey guys, I got into a discussion with @HermsNFL over his evaluation of Blake Corum on X. His evaluation stated that Corum “struggles at interior running” which, to me, screams struggles on short yardage.

Now, to be completely transparent, I grew up in Michigan and I am retired. I have watched every Michigan game over the past two seasons.

So I decided to investigate more deeply.

Here is what I wrote:

Let’s start with short yardage (2 yards to go or less, regardless of down) situations outside of the opponent’s 10 yard line.

In 2023, Blake Corum had 28 such carries, down eight from 2022, despite playing in three more games (four if you don’t count his brief 2022 appearance against Ohio State). He was stuffed (0 yards) twice - 7%. He was tackled for a loss (TFL) twice as well - 7%. He gained yardage 24 times or 86% of the time. Those 24 successful carries accounted for 21 First Downs.

So combining his final two seasons, on short yardage carries from outside the 10, Corum converted 64 opportunities into 46 first downs (72%), three TDs (5%) and anvoided any turnovers. He did have four stuffs (6%) and four TFL (6%).

That is truly impressive. But where Corum shines, is near the end zone.

Corum had 40 carries from the 3-yard line in. On these attempts he was stuffed five times times (13%) and suffered a single TFL for -3 yards (3%).

Of his 34 successful attempts he gained one first down (3%) and 30 TDs (75%).

From inside the opposition five, excluding those carries inside the 3, Corum had 18 attempts. One stuff, one TFL (-3) and 16 successful carries for 33 yards and three TD (17%).

From inside 10, excluding the aforementioned carries from the 1-5 yard line, Corum had 24 attempts. Two TFL, no stuffs and 22 positive carries that resulted in 91 yards, four first downs and three TDs.

Summing up all carries from the 10 yard line in you get 77 carries for 169 yards, five first downs and 35 TDs. Which means that on 45% of his attempts, he scored.

Now this is from 2022 & 2023. And his knee injury impacted his usage in these situations, especially early in the 2023 season.

The Play by Play data came from ESPN and was extracted manually. Which means I may have missed a carry or two - I tried to be careful and I haven’t done a comparison with any other player, but I do think it clearly shows that Blake Corum, at least at the collegiate level was an outstanding short yardage back.

2022
Inside 10
-4, 2, 3, 7TD, 3, 5, 3FD, -1, 2FD, 4, 4, 4, 4FD, 8, 4,

15-44
Stuffs: 0
TFL: 2
FD: 2
TD: 1

Inside 5
3, 2, 0, -3, 2, 4TD, 1,

7-9
Stuffs: 1
TFL: 1
FD: 0
TD: 1

Inside 3
1TD, 1TD, 1TD, 1TD, 1TD, -3, 1FD, 1TD, 1, 0, 0, 1TD, 2, 0, 2TD, 2TD, 2TD,

17-14
Stuffs: 3
TFL: 1
FD: 1
TD: 10

Short Yardage (<2 YTG)
19FD, 20FD, 20TD, 2FD, 33TD, 4FD, 2FD, 3FD, 3FD, 6FD, 3FD, -1, 20TD, -2, 2FD, 3FD, 5FD, 5FD, 5FD, 2FD, 1, 3FD, 5FD, 3FD, 1FD, 3FD, 4FD, 5FD, 1, 3FD, -1, 4FD, 0, 1FD, 0, 2FD,

36-186
Stuffs: 2
TFL: 3
FD: 26
TD: 3

2023
Inside 10
3, 3, 3, 4FD, 1, 5, 6TD, 8TD, 7,

9-40
Stuffs: 0
TFL: 0
FD: 1
TD: 2

Inside 5
5TD, 4 TD, 4, 4, 3, 1,
6-21
Stuffs: 0
TFL: 0
FD: 0
TD: 2

Inside 3
2TD, 3TD, 2TD, 2TD, 2TD, 2, 1TD, 1TD, 1TD, 1TD, 1TD, 2TD, 3TD, 3TD, 3TD, 1, 2TD, 0, 1TD, 0, 1TD, 2TD, 1TD,

23-37
Stuffs: 2
TFL: 0
FD: 0
TD: 19

Short Yardage (<2 YTG)
1, 6FD, 3FD, 3FD, 2FD, 8FD, 4FD, 4FD, 2FD, 15FD, 8FD, -3, 11FD, 5FD, 2FD, 3FD, 3FD, 0, 2FD, 0, 1FD, 4FD, 1, 1, 5FD, 4FD, 4FD, -1,

28-104
Stuffs: 2
TFL: 2
FD: 21
TD: 0

I challenge anyone to find a RB, past or present, who had this much consistency and success in short yardage opportunities.

How much of this is Corum vs the offensive line?

If it was all offensive line then Donovan Edwards would have been similarly successful in those situations. He wasn't close. Which is why Harbaugh chose Corum time and again.

 

[Faust]

Blake Corum (RB, Michigan): Dynasty and NFL Draft Outlook

 

[Faust]

Corum seems destined to go to the Chargers in round 3.

2024 NFL draft: Chargers hosting RB Blake Corum on visit

 

[BigTex]

• Rotoviz
  Blake Corum’s situation is striking. He carried 258 times for 1,240 yards and led the group with 27 rushing TDs, but his peripherals are shockingly poor. He averaged only 2.4 yards after contact and broke just 13 tackles. These numbers are starkly lower than his 2022 results, and the culprit could be an injury suffered late in the year. During that campaign, Corum averaged 3.2 YAC/A, broke more than twice as many tackles (28 to 13), and forced twice as many missed tackles. Corum seems like a pretty amazing dude, so I’m hoping that he tests well, gets drafted early, and returns to his 2022 profile as a professional.

Tex

Hey guys, I got into a discussion with @HermsNFL over his evaluation of Blake Corum on X. His evaluation stated that Corum “struggles at interior running” which, to me, screams struggles on short yardage.

Now, to be completely transparent, I grew up in Michigan and I am retired. I have watched every Michigan game over the past two seasons.

So I decided to investigate more deeply.

Here is what I wrote:

Let’s start with short yardage (2 yards to go or less, regardless of down) situations outside of the opponent’s 10 yard line.

In 2023, Blake Corum had 28 such carries, down eight from 2022, despite playing in three more games (four if you don’t count his brief 2022 appearance against Ohio State). He was stuffed (0 yards) twice - 7%. He was tackled for a loss (TFL) twice as well - 7%. He gained yardage 24 times or 86% of the time. Those 24 successful carries accounted for 21 First Downs.

So combining his final two seasons, on short yardage carries from outside the 10, Corum converted 64 opportunities into 46 first downs (72%), three TDs (5%) and anvoided any turnovers. He did have four stuffs (6%) and four TFL (6%).

That is truly impressive. But where Corum shines, is near the end zone.

Corum had 40 carries from the 3-yard line in. On these attempts he was stuffed five times times (13%) and suffered a single TFL for -3 yards (3%).

Of his 34 successful attempts he gained one first down (3%) and 30 TDs (75%).

From inside the opposition five, excluding those carries inside the 3, Corum had 18 attempts. One stuff, one TFL (-3) and 16 successful carries for 33 yards and three TD (17%).

From inside 10, excluding the aforementioned carries from the 1-5 yard line, Corum had 24 attempts. Two TFL, no stuffs and 22 positive carries that resulted in 91 yards, four first downs and three TDs.

Summing up all carries from the 10 yard line in you get 77 carries for 169 yards, five first downs and 35 TDs. Which means that on 45% of his attempts, he scored.

Now this is from 2022 & 2023. And his knee injury impacted his usage in these situations, especially early in the 2023 season.

The Play by Play data came from ESPN and was extracted manually. Which means I may have missed a carry or two - I tried to be careful and I haven’t done a comparison with any other player, but I do think it clearly shows that Blake Corum, at least at the collegiate level was an outstanding short yardage back.

2022
Inside 10
-4, 2, 3, 7TD, 3, 5, 3FD, -1, 2FD, 4, 4, 4, 4FD, 8, 4,

15-44
Stuffs: 0
TFL: 2
FD: 2
TD: 1

Inside 5
3, 2, 0, -3, 2, 4TD, 1,

7-9
Stuffs: 1
TFL: 1
FD: 0
TD: 1

Inside 3
1TD, 1TD, 1TD, 1TD, 1TD, -3, 1FD, 1TD, 1, 0, 0, 1TD, 2, 0, 2TD, 2TD, 2TD,

17-14
Stuffs: 3
TFL: 1
FD: 1
TD: 10

Short Yardage (<2 YTG)
19FD, 20FD, 20TD, 2FD, 33TD, 4FD, 2FD, 3FD, 3FD, 6FD, 3FD, -1, 20TD, -2, 2FD, 3FD, 5FD, 5FD, 5FD, 2FD, 1, 3FD, 5FD, 3FD, 1FD, 3FD, 4FD, 5FD, 1, 3FD, -1, 4FD, 0, 1FD, 0, 2FD,

36-186
Stuffs: 2
TFL: 3
FD: 26
TD: 3

2023
Inside 10
3, 3, 3, 4FD, 1, 5, 6TD, 8TD, 7,

9-40
Stuffs: 0
TFL: 0
FD: 1
TD: 2

Inside 5
5TD, 4 TD, 4, 4, 3, 1,
6-21
Stuffs: 0
TFL: 0
FD: 0
TD: 2

Inside 3
2TD, 3TD, 2TD, 2TD, 2TD, 2, 1TD, 1TD, 1TD, 1TD, 1TD, 2TD, 3TD, 3TD, 3TD, 1, 2TD, 0, 1TD, 0, 1TD, 2TD, 1TD,

23-37
Stuffs: 2
TFL: 0
FD: 0
TD: 19

Short Yardage (<2 YTG)
1, 6FD, 3FD, 3FD, 2FD, 8FD, 4FD, 4FD, 2FD, 15FD, 8FD, -3, 11FD, 5FD, 2FD, 3FD, 3FD, 0, 2FD, 0, 1FD, 4FD, 1, 1, 5FD, 4FD, 4FD, -1,

28-104
Stuffs: 2
TFL: 2
FD: 21
TD: 0

I challenge anyone to find a RB, past or present, who had this much consistency and success in short yardage opportunities.

Vision, Footwork and short yardage are his strengths so as far as your challenge goes you won’t find one in this class or a least it would take some serious deep diving to find one.

PFF had an article written about his short yardage:

There are a handful of good short-yardage backs in this class. When setting the parameters to a distance of one-to-three yards to achieve a first down, Corum’s 46 first downs were, by far, the most amongst the top backs in the class, and his 73.0% first down/touchdown rate shows that even with more carries, his efficiency was still top of his class. Those vision and footwork traits come in handy to win this one as well.

Tex

 

[@GregoryLKellogg]

• Rotoviz
  Blake Corum’s situation is striking. He carried 258 times for 1,240 yards and led the group with 27 rushing TDs, but his peripherals are shockingly poor. He averaged only 2.4 yards after contact and broke just 13 tackles. These numbers are starkly lower than his 2022 results, and the culprit could be an injury suffered late in the year. During that campaign, Corum averaged 3.2 YAC/A, broke more than twice as many tackles (28 to 13), and forced twice as many missed tackles. Corum seems like a pretty amazing dude, so I’m hoping that he tests well, gets drafted early, and returns to his 2022 profile as a professional.

Tex

Hey guys, I got into a discussion with @HermsNFL over his evaluation of Blake Corum on X. His evaluation stated that Corum “struggles at interior running” which, to me, screams struggles on short yardage.

Now, to be completely transparent, I grew up in Michigan and I am retired. I have watched every Michigan game over the past two seasons.

So I decided to investigate more deeply.

Here is what I wrote:

Let’s start with short yardage (2 yards to go or less, regardless of down) situations outside of the opponent’s 10 yard line.

In 2023, Blake Corum had 28 such carries, down eight from 2022, despite playing in three more games (four if you don’t count his brief 2022 appearance against Ohio State). He was stuffed (0 yards) twice - 7%. He was tackled for a loss (TFL) twice as well - 7%. He gained yardage 24 times or 86% of the time. Those 24 successful carries accounted for 21 First Downs.

So combining his final two seasons, on short yardage carries from outside the 10, Corum converted 64 opportunities into 46 first downs (72%), three TDs (5%) and anvoided any turnovers. He did have four stuffs (6%) and four TFL (6%).

That is truly impressive. But where Corum shines, is near the end zone.

Corum had 40 carries from the 3-yard line in. On these attempts he was stuffed five times times (13%) and suffered a single TFL for -3 yards (3%).

Of his 34 successful attempts he gained one first down (3%) and 30 TDs (75%).

From inside the opposition five, excluding those carries inside the 3, Corum had 18 attempts. One stuff, one TFL (-3) and 16 successful carries for 33 yards and three TD (17%).

From inside 10, excluding the aforementioned carries from the 1-5 yard line, Corum had 24 attempts. Two TFL, no stuffs and 22 positive carries that resulted in 91 yards, four first downs and three TDs.

Summing up all carries from the 10 yard line in you get 77 carries for 169 yards, five first downs and 35 TDs. Which means that on 45% of his attempts, he scored.

Now this is from 2022 & 2023. And his knee injury impacted his usage in these situations, especially early in the 2023 season.

The Play by Play data came from ESPN and was extracted manually. Which means I may have missed a carry or two - I tried to be careful and I haven’t done a comparison with any other player, but I do think it clearly shows that Blake Corum, at least at the collegiate level was an outstanding short yardage back.

2022
Inside 10
-4, 2, 3, 7TD, 3, 5, 3FD, -1, 2FD, 4, 4, 4, 4FD, 8, 4,

15-44
Stuffs: 0
TFL: 2
FD: 2
TD: 1

Inside 5
3, 2, 0, -3, 2, 4TD, 1,

7-9
Stuffs: 1
TFL: 1
FD: 0
TD: 1

Inside 3
1TD, 1TD, 1TD, 1TD, 1TD, -3, 1FD, 1TD, 1, 0, 0, 1TD, 2, 0, 2TD, 2TD, 2TD,

17-14
Stuffs: 3
TFL: 1
FD: 1
TD: 10

Short Yardage (<2 YTG)
19FD, 20FD, 20TD, 2FD, 33TD, 4FD, 2FD, 3FD, 3FD, 6FD, 3FD, -1, 20TD, -2, 2FD, 3FD, 5FD, 5FD, 5FD, 2FD, 1, 3FD, 5FD, 3FD, 1FD, 3FD, 4FD, 5FD, 1, 3FD, -1, 4FD, 0, 1FD, 0, 2FD,

36-186
Stuffs: 2
TFL: 3
FD: 26
TD: 3

2023
Inside 10
3, 3, 3, 4FD, 1, 5, 6TD, 8TD, 7,

9-40
Stuffs: 0
TFL: 0
FD: 1
TD: 2

Inside 5
5TD, 4 TD, 4, 4, 3, 1,
6-21
Stuffs: 0
TFL: 0
FD: 0
TD: 2

Inside 3
2TD, 3TD, 2TD, 2TD, 2TD, 2, 1TD, 1TD, 1TD, 1TD, 1TD, 2TD, 3TD, 3TD, 3TD, 1, 2TD, 0, 1TD, 0, 1TD, 2TD, 1TD,

23-37
Stuffs: 2
TFL: 0
FD: 0
TD: 19

Short Yardage (<2 YTG)
1, 6FD, 3FD, 3FD, 2FD, 8FD, 4FD, 4FD, 2FD, 15FD, 8FD, -3, 11FD, 5FD, 2FD, 3FD, 3FD, 0, 2FD, 0, 1FD, 4FD, 1, 1, 5FD, 4FD, 4FD, -1,

28-104
Stuffs: 2
TFL: 2
FD: 21
TD: 0

I challenge anyone to find a RB, past or present, who had this much consistency and success in short yardage opportunities.

How much of this is Corum vs the offensive line?

The line always has an impact. Good or bad. So does play selection. So does quality of defense. For ANY player. But 75% of his carries from inside the 3 were TDs. That’s not an accident. And compare his results with other Michigan backs if you want. Corum is special.

 

[Alex P Keaton]

• Rotoviz
  Blake Corum’s situation is striking. He carried 258 times for 1,240 yards and led the group with 27 rushing TDs, but his peripherals are shockingly poor. He averaged only 2.4 yards after contact and broke just 13 tackles. These numbers are starkly lower than his 2022 results, and the culprit could be an injury suffered late in the year. During that campaign, Corum averaged 3.2 YAC/A, broke more than twice as many tackles (28 to 13), and forced twice as many missed tackles. Corum seems like a pretty amazing dude, so I’m hoping that he tests well, gets drafted early, and returns to his 2022 profile as a professional.

Tex

Hey guys, I got into a discussion with @HermsNFL over his evaluation of Blake Corum on X. His evaluation stated that Corum “struggles at interior running” which, to me, screams struggles on short yardage.

Now, to be completely transparent, I grew up in Michigan and I am retired. I have watched every Michigan game over the past two seasons.

So I decided to investigate more deeply.

Here is what I wrote:

Let’s start with short yardage (2 yards to go or less, regardless of down) situations outside of the opponent’s 10 yard line.

In 2023, Blake Corum had 28 such carries, down eight from 2022, despite playing in three more games (four if you don’t count his brief 2022 appearance against Ohio State). He was stuffed (0 yards) twice - 7%. He was tackled for a loss (TFL) twice as well - 7%. He gained yardage 24 times or 86% of the time. Those 24 successful carries accounted for 21 First Downs.

So combining his final two seasons, on short yardage carries from outside the 10, Corum converted 64 opportunities into 46 first downs (72%), three TDs (5%) and anvoided any turnovers. He did have four stuffs (6%) and four TFL (6%).

That is truly impressive. But where Corum shines, is near the end zone.

Corum had 40 carries from the 3-yard line in. On these attempts he was stuffed five times times (13%) and suffered a single TFL for -3 yards (3%).

Of his 34 successful attempts he gained one first down (3%) and 30 TDs (75%).

From inside the opposition five, excluding those carries inside the 3, Corum had 18 attempts. One stuff, one TFL (-3) and 16 successful carries for 33 yards and three TD (17%).

From inside 10, excluding the aforementioned carries from the 1-5 yard line, Corum had 24 attempts. Two TFL, no stuffs and 22 positive carries that resulted in 91 yards, four first downs and three TDs.

Summing up all carries from the 10 yard line in you get 77 carries for 169 yards, five first downs and 35 TDs. Which means that on 45% of his attempts, he scored.

Now this is from 2022 & 2023. And his knee injury impacted his usage in these situations, especially early in the 2023 season.

The Play by Play data came from ESPN and was extracted manually. Which means I may have missed a carry or two - I tried to be careful and I haven’t done a comparison with any other player, but I do think it clearly shows that Blake Corum, at least at the collegiate level was an outstanding short yardage back.

2022
Inside 10
-4, 2, 3, 7TD, 3, 5, 3FD, -1, 2FD, 4, 4, 4, 4FD, 8, 4,

15-44
Stuffs: 0
TFL: 2
FD: 2
TD: 1

Inside 5
3, 2, 0, -3, 2, 4TD, 1,

7-9
Stuffs: 1
TFL: 1
FD: 0
TD: 1

Inside 3
1TD, 1TD, 1TD, 1TD, 1TD, -3, 1FD, 1TD, 1, 0, 0, 1TD, 2, 0, 2TD, 2TD, 2TD,

17-14
Stuffs: 3
TFL: 1
FD: 1
TD: 10

Short Yardage (<2 YTG)
19FD, 20FD, 20TD, 2FD, 33TD, 4FD, 2FD, 3FD, 3FD, 6FD, 3FD, -1, 20TD, -2, 2FD, 3FD, 5FD, 5FD, 5FD, 2FD, 1, 3FD, 5FD, 3FD, 1FD, 3FD, 4FD, 5FD, 1, 3FD, -1, 4FD, 0, 1FD, 0, 2FD,

36-186
Stuffs: 2
TFL: 3
FD: 26
TD: 3

2023
Inside 10
3, 3, 3, 4FD, 1, 5, 6TD, 8TD, 7,

9-40
Stuffs: 0
TFL: 0
FD: 1
TD: 2

Inside 5
5TD, 4 TD, 4, 4, 3, 1,
6-21
Stuffs: 0
TFL: 0
FD: 0
TD: 2

Inside 3
2TD, 3TD, 2TD, 2TD, 2TD, 2, 1TD, 1TD, 1TD, 1TD, 1TD, 2TD, 3TD, 3TD, 3TD, 1, 2TD, 0, 1TD, 0, 1TD, 2TD, 1TD,

23-37
Stuffs: 2
TFL: 0
FD: 0
TD: 19

Short Yardage (<2 YTG)
1, 6FD, 3FD, 3FD, 2FD, 8FD, 4FD, 4FD, 2FD, 15FD, 8FD, -3, 11FD, 5FD, 2FD, 3FD, 3FD, 0, 2FD, 0, 1FD, 4FD, 1, 1, 5FD, 4FD, 4FD, -1,

28-104
Stuffs: 2
TFL: 2
FD: 21
TD: 0

I challenge anyone to find a RB, past or present, who had this much consistency and success in short yardage opportunities.

How much of this is Corum vs the offensive line?

The line always has an impact. Good or bad. So does play selection. So does quality of defense. For ANY player. But 75% of his carries from inside the 3 were TDs. That’s not an accident. And compare his results with other Michigan backs if you want. Corum is special.

Ok. I haven’t seen the stats. Not doubting you - literally just asking the obvious question.

 

[JohnnyU]

He scares me in dynasty.

 

[@GregoryLKellogg]

He scares me in dynasty.

Why?

 

[@GregoryLKellogg]

I’m really hoping someone will do the work to compare other backs last two collegiate seasons (like Bijan and Jahmyr).

 

[JohnnyU]

He scares me in dynasty.

Why?

While I think he has great vision, I doubt his ability to generate explosive plays in the NFL. He doesn't have good long speed, has size concerns even though he has a compact frame, can't pass block a lick, and will be 24 soon. Not sure how he will do as a receiving back, because Michigan didn't really utilize him that way. Not saying he can't however.

 

[Stoneworker]

I certainly won't be scared in dynasty if Corum ends up with Harbaugh and the Chargers

 

[Brunell4MVP]

I'll go with the eye test on this one and say too small too slow to be a 1st/2nd down RB. And his blocking is questionable at best. He seems a like great kid and will find a role in the NFL. But I don't think it will be a big role. IMO. I will root for him though as he's from my area of the country and I've watched him for a while.

 

[Stoneworker]

BEST FOOTWORK: BLAKE CORUM, MICHIGAN​

Corum could clean up in these superlatives. His game is so good and so precise that the only trait holding him back from being a first-round pick is his size, which affects his pass protection, catch radius and top speed due to limited stride length. Outside of that, he’s a master at work with the ball in his hands. That’s why he’s the choice for best footwork. A handful of backs in this class have some fancy feet behind the line of scrimmage, but Corum is so quick and explosive to see cutback lanes and open space. He’s on another level in terms of consistency.

BEST VISION: BLAKE CORUM, MICHIGAN​

Pairing with his footwork superlative, Corum’s vision is superb. His reaction time is lightning-quick, so if something breaks late or a defender doesn’t maintain gap integrity, he’ll make them pay and find daylight. He is so smart when it comes to his feel for zone-blocking schemes, and he has fantastic patience behind man/gap schemes as well. He has the vision of an NFL veteran, but he hasn’t played a down yet.

BEST SHORT-YARDAGE: BLAKE CORUM, MICHIGAN​

Oh, look, Blake Corum again – I warned you that he was going to clean up this list.

There are a handful of good short-yardage backs in this class. When setting the parameters to a distance of one-to-three yards to achieve a first down, Corum’s 46 first downs were, by far, the most amongst the top backs in the class, and his 73.0% first down/touchdown rate shows that even with more carries, his efficiency was still top of his class. Those vision and footwork traits come in handy to win this one as well.

Source: PFF

2024 NFL Draft: Running back superlatives | NFL Draft | PFF

Trevor Sikkema provides his superlatives for the 2024 NFL Draft's running back class.

www.pff.com

 

[Todem]

Skip Bayless Compares Running Back Blake Corum To Dallas Cowboys Legend

While I get it.......those are once in a generation type of stories where a JAG scouting report turns into the NFL's all time leading rusher.

I like this kid.....but he is certainly a deep sleeper type of guy for an NFL team. 3rd to late 4th rounder based on yards after contact.

 

[Todem]

• Rotoviz
  Blake Corum’s situation is striking. He carried 258 times for 1,240 yards and led the group with 27 rushing TDs, but his peripherals are shockingly poor. He averaged only 2.4 yards after contact and broke just 13 tackles. These numbers are starkly lower than his 2022 results, and the culprit could be an injury suffered late in the year. During that campaign, Corum averaged 3.2 YAC/A, broke more than twice as many tackles (28 to 13), and forced twice as many missed tackles. Corum seems like a pretty amazing dude, so I’m hoping that he tests well, gets drafted early, and returns to his 2022 profile as a professional.

Tex

Hey guys, I got into a discussion with @HermsNFL over his evaluation of Blake Corum on X. His evaluation stated that Corum “struggles at interior running” which, to me, screams struggles on short yardage.

Now, to be completely transparent, I grew up in Michigan and I am retired. I have watched every Michigan game over the past two seasons.

So I decided to investigate more deeply.

Here is what I wrote:

Let’s start with short yardage (2 yards to go or less, regardless of down) situations outside of the opponent’s 10 yard line.

In 2023, Blake Corum had 28 such carries, down eight from 2022, despite playing in three more games (four if you don’t count his brief 2022 appearance against Ohio State). He was stuffed (0 yards) twice - 7%. He was tackled for a loss (TFL) twice as well - 7%. He gained yardage 24 times or 86% of the time. Those 24 successful carries accounted for 21 First Downs.

So combining his final two seasons, on short yardage carries from outside the 10, Corum converted 64 opportunities into 46 first downs (72%), three TDs (5%) and anvoided any turnovers. He did have four stuffs (6%) and four TFL (6%).

That is truly impressive. But where Corum shines, is near the end zone.

Corum had 40 carries from the 3-yard line in. On these attempts he was stuffed five times times (13%) and suffered a single TFL for -3 yards (3%).

Of his 34 successful attempts he gained one first down (3%) and 30 TDs (75%).

From inside the opposition five, excluding those carries inside the 3, Corum had 18 attempts. One stuff, one TFL (-3) and 16 successful carries for 33 yards and three TD (17%).

From inside 10, excluding the aforementioned carries from the 1-5 yard line, Corum had 24 attempts. Two TFL, no stuffs and 22 positive carries that resulted in 91 yards, four first downs and three TDs.

Summing up all carries from the 10 yard line in you get 77 carries for 169 yards, five first downs and 35 TDs. Which means that on 45% of his attempts, he scored.

Now this is from 2022 & 2023. And his knee injury impacted his usage in these situations, especially early in the 2023 season.

The Play by Play data came from ESPN and was extracted manually. Which means I may have missed a carry or two - I tried to be careful and I haven’t done a comparison with any other player, but I do think it clearly shows that Blake Corum, at least at the collegiate level was an outstanding short yardage back.

2022
Inside 10
-4, 2, 3, 7TD, 3, 5, 3FD, -1, 2FD, 4, 4, 4, 4FD, 8, 4,

15-44
Stuffs: 0
TFL: 2
FD: 2
TD: 1

Inside 5
3, 2, 0, -3, 2, 4TD, 1,

7-9
Stuffs: 1
TFL: 1
FD: 0
TD: 1

Inside 3
1TD, 1TD, 1TD, 1TD, 1TD, -3, 1FD, 1TD, 1, 0, 0, 1TD, 2, 0, 2TD, 2TD, 2TD,

17-14
Stuffs: 3
TFL: 1
FD: 1
TD: 10

Short Yardage (<2 YTG)
19FD, 20FD, 20TD, 2FD, 33TD, 4FD, 2FD, 3FD, 3FD, 6FD, 3FD, -1, 20TD, -2, 2FD, 3FD, 5FD, 5FD, 5FD, 2FD, 1, 3FD, 5FD, 3FD, 1FD, 3FD, 4FD, 5FD, 1, 3FD, -1, 4FD, 0, 1FD, 0, 2FD,

36-186
Stuffs: 2
TFL: 3
FD: 26
TD: 3

2023
Inside 10
3, 3, 3, 4FD, 1, 5, 6TD, 8TD, 7,

9-40
Stuffs: 0
TFL: 0
FD: 1
TD: 2

Inside 5
5TD, 4 TD, 4, 4, 3, 1,
6-21
Stuffs: 0
TFL: 0
FD: 0
TD: 2

Inside 3
2TD, 3TD, 2TD, 2TD, 2TD, 2, 1TD, 1TD, 1TD, 1TD, 1TD, 2TD, 3TD, 3TD, 3TD, 1, 2TD, 0, 1TD, 0, 1TD, 2TD, 1TD,

23-37
Stuffs: 2
TFL: 0
FD: 0
TD: 19

Short Yardage (<2 YTG)
1, 6FD, 3FD, 3FD, 2FD, 8FD, 4FD, 4FD, 2FD, 15FD, 8FD, -3, 11FD, 5FD, 2FD, 3FD, 3FD, 0, 2FD, 0, 1FD, 4FD, 1, 1, 5FD, 4FD, 4FD, -1,

28-104
Stuffs: 2
TFL: 2
FD: 21
TD: 0

I challenge anyone to find a RB, past or present, who had this much consistency and success in short yardage opportunities.

Nice post. He certainly is a baller.

I have my eye on him. I love grinders.

 

[@GregoryLKellogg]

First, the size. Corum is short. No doubt. He is 5’8”. But he is also 214. Compare his BMI to some other great backs like Barry Sanders and Curtis Martin. Corum tops them both.

Next, anyone who says he can’t block has never watched him play. They may have watched highlights but they haven’t watched game tape. Corum is a willing blocker whose vision allows him to anticipate blitzers - his quickness allows him to meet them early in the blitz process. Will he stone DEs? No. But then very few backs will. His ability to diagnose and be in the right spot will get him on the field.

Finally, the most echoed complaint is about his speed. This is the most ludicrous complaint I have heard. First, there’s two types of speed and one variable. One type is straight line. That’s what the 40 measures and where the complaints come from. Is Derrick Henry too slow? Because he ran a 4.54. Slower than Blake. The second type of speed is quickness. Blake excels there. And the variable is in the ability to carry weight while running. Personally I would do away with the pajama Olympics and do the 40 in full pads.

Anyway all of you naysayers, keep up your stance. It will allow me to draft Corum much later than I could otherwise.

 

[@GregoryLKellogg]

Skip Bayless Compares Running Back Blake Corum To Dallas Cowboys Legend

While I get it.......those are once in a generation type of stories where a JAG scouting report turns into the NFL's all time leading rusher.

I like this kid.....but he is certainly a deep sleeper type of guy for an NFL team. 3rd to late 4th rounder based on yards after contact.

You know how you get YAC? You get hit. Look at this play? How many YAC did Corum get?

Blake Corum Jump-cuts Under 4 Defenders for a 50-yard Run!

Blake Corum helped Michigan strike first against Indiana in 2022 with this spectacular cut that led to Michigan's first score of the game. Watch as Corum pat...

youtu.be

 

[Faust]

Matt Harmon

Blake Corum's film shows he is "just so technically talented," per @FourVerts, which will make him an appealing option to teams that need an immediate impact RB on Day 2.

https://x.com/mattharmon_byb/status/1773769073576313239?s=61

 

[Faust]

Ross Tucker Podcast
“Two guys popped into my head…Devin Singletary and Kyren Williams…”

Interesting player comps for Michigan RB Blake Corum from @GregCosell:

https://x.com/rosstuckerpod/status/1774421390277411032?s=61

 

[JohnnyU]

First, the size. Corum is short. No doubt. He is 5’8”. But he is also 214. Compare his BMI to some other great backs like Barry Sanders and Curtis Martin. Corum tops them both.

Next, anyone who says he can’t block has never watched him play. They may have watched highlights but they haven’t watched game tape. Corum is a willing blocker whose vision allows him to anticipate blitzers - his quickness allows him to meet them early in the blitz process. Will he stone DEs? No. But then very few backs will. His ability to diagnose and be in the right spot will get him on the field.

Finally, the most echoed complaint is about his speed. This is the most ludicrous complaint I have heard. First, there’s two types of speed and one variable. One type is straight line. That’s what the 40 measures and where the complaints come from. Is Derrick Henry too slow? Because he ran a 4.54. Slower than Blake. The second type of speed is quickness. Blake excels there. And the variable is in the ability to carry weight while running. Personally I would do away with the pajama Olympics and do the 40 in full pads.

Anyway all of you naysayers, keep up your stance. It will allow me to draft Corum much later than I could otherwise.

You got the weight wrong by 9 lbs

Corum officially measured at 5-7 and 3/4 and 205 pounds at the combine while running a 4.53 second 40-yard dash.

 

[Stoneworker]

First, the size. Corum is short. No doubt. He is 5’8”. But he is also 214. Compare his BMI to some other great backs like Barry Sanders and Curtis Martin. Corum tops them both.

Next, anyone who says he can’t block has never watched him play. They may have watched highlights but they haven’t watched game tape. Corum is a willing blocker whose vision allows him to anticipate blitzers - his quickness allows him to meet them early in the blitz process. Will he stone DEs? No. But then very few backs will. His ability to diagnose and be in the right spot will get him on the field.

Finally, the most echoed complaint is about his speed. This is the most ludicrous complaint I have heard. First, there’s two types of speed and one variable. One type is straight line. That’s what the 40 measures and where the complaints come from. Is Derrick Henry too slow? Because he ran a 4.54. Slower than Blake. The second type of speed is quickness. Blake excels there. And the variable is in the ability to carry weight while running. Personally I would do away with the pajama Olympics and do the 40 in full pads.

Anyway all of you naysayers, keep up your stance. It will allow me to draft Corum much later than I could otherwise.

You got the weight wrong by 9 lbs

Corum officially measured at 5-7 and 3/4 and 205 pounds at the combine while running a 4.53 second 40-yard dash.

He also benched 225 27 times at the combine, the exact same as Joe Alt at 321 lbs. Corum also squatted 315 25 times at Michigan before the trainers cut him off (plus unofficial videos of over 600 lbs).

Whether Corum weighs 205 or 214 doesn't matter one lick when it comes to his strength.

 

[Stoneworker]

Entertaining video of Blake Corum vs. Joe Alt bench press at the underwear olympics

 

[elguapo07]

Ross Tucker Podcast
“Two guys popped into my head…Devin Singletary and Kyren Williams…”

Interesting player comps for Michigan RB Blake Corum from @GregCosell:

https://x.com/rosstuckerpod/status/1774421390277411032?s=61

Kevin Faulk

 

[Alex P Keaton]

Ross Tucker Podcast
“Two guys popped into my head…Devin Singletary and Kyren Williams…”

Interesting player comps for Michigan RB Blake Corum from @GregCosell:

https://x.com/rosstuckerpod/status/1774421390277411032?s=61

Kevin Faulk

Wow. I don’t see that.

 

[elguapo07]

https://twitter.com/DraftVogel/status/1764787775448965139

 

[Alex P Keaton]

https://twitter.com/DraftVogel/status/1764787775448965139

I don’t recall Faulk’s time as an elite goalline/short yardage back.

 

[elguapo07]

https://twitter.com/DraftVogel/status/1764787775448965139

Measurables to Faulk are very similar and both were extremely successful backs for elite programs. Pats utilized Faulk very well but I do like Cosell’s comp of K Williams as I think Corum can be more of a K Williams type at the next level.

Faulk had one of best careers all time for SEC backs and was a key contributor one 3 SB teams for NE. Much better in real football than in fantasy.

I don’t recall Faulk’s time as an elite goalline/short yardage back.

 

[Big Nate]

First, the size. Corum is short. No doubt. He is 5’8”. But he is also 214. Compare his BMI to some other great backs like Barry Sanders and Curtis Martin. Corum tops them both.

Bro, did you just compare Corum to Sanders and Martin? C'mon. I won't touch the Sanders comp but lets check out Martin....

Martin had 10 seasons in a row of 1000+ yards rushing and 250+ receiving. In Martin's first two seasons he scored over 30TDs. Martin ran a 4.40 - 40.

When Martin's career was done he finished with 17,500 total yards. I'm going to stop here.

 

[Todem]

First, the size. Corum is short. No doubt. He is 5’8”. But he is also 214. Compare his BMI to some other great backs like Barry Sanders and Curtis Martin. Corum tops them both.

Bro, did you just compare Corum to Sanders and Martin? C'mon. I won't touch the Sanders comp but lets check out Martin....

Martin had 10 seasons in a row of 1000+ yards rushing and 250+ receiving. In Martin's first two seasons he scored over 30TDs. Martin ran a 4.40 - 40.

When Martin's career was done he finished with 17,500 total yards. I'm going to stop here.

Yeah....pump the brakes.

I think he has chance to be a decent NFL RB. He is a grinder and can carve out a career for himself. But nothing suggests a HOF career doing just the eye test. But hey....sometimes guys like this have long productive careers. If he stays healthy and proves he can really handle the work between the tackles in the NFL.....who knows.

But I am not on the bandwagon of he is a blue chip kinda pick. I maintain he is a 3rd to 4th round type of back you can take a chance on. Mid to late 3rd rounder at best on my board overall (NFL draft not dynasty rookie draft)

I am definitely watching where he goes and he is on my list for my dynasty draft this summer as a potential 2nd rounder for me.

 

[eighsse2]

First, the size. Corum is short. No doubt. He is 5’8”. But he is also 214. Compare his BMI to some other great backs like Barry Sanders and Curtis Martin. Corum tops them both.

Bro, did you just compare Corum to Sanders and Martin? C'mon. I won't touch the Sanders comp but lets check out Martin....

Martin had 10 seasons in a row of 1000+ yards rushing and 250+ receiving. In Martin's first two seasons he scored over 30TDs. Martin ran a 4.40 - 40.

When Martin's career was done he finished with 17,500 total yards. I'm going to stop here.

You hear this format of an argument often: "are you seriously comparing [some moderate/unknown thing] to [some all-time extreme thing]?!?" I usually don't think it's fitting, because it usually comes in response to a true statement about some specific quality of the two things. No one said the dude is Sanders or Martin. But if that fact is that Corum's BMI is higher than theirs, the point is, it's very hard to say his size is a specific problem.

 

[Big Nate]

First, the size. Corum is short. No doubt. He is 5’8”. But he is also 214. Compare his BMI to some other great backs like Barry Sanders and Curtis Martin. Corum tops them both.

Bro, did you just compare Corum to Sanders and Martin? C'mon. I won't touch the Sanders comp but lets check out Martin....

Martin had 10 seasons in a row of 1000+ yards rushing and 250+ receiving. In Martin's first two seasons he scored over 30TDs. Martin ran a 4.40 - 40.

When Martin's career was done he finished with 17,500 total yards. I'm going to stop here.

You hear this format of an argument often: "are you seriously comparing [some moderate/unknown thing] to [some all-time extreme thing]?!?" I usually don't think it's fitting, because it usually comes in response to a true statement about some specific quality of the two things. No one said the dude is Sanders or Martin. But if that fact is that Corum's BMI is higher than theirs, the point is, it's very hard to say his size is a specific problem.

The issue I have is Barry was a freak and Corum can't and doesn't move like Sanders. So the comparison doesn't hold up. As for Martin, Martin ran with more power and had a faster high end speed. I see Corum get caught a lot from behind.

Just say his BMI, measurables etc. is fine for his size and focus on his abilities but don't toss out a comparison like Sanders when they aren't anything alike other than they play RB.

I know what you are getting at but he compared them when they aren't the same.

 

[Ilov80s]

I am not very worried about his size/BMI. It's his speed that worries me. I am just not sure he has the juice for the league. Great vision, balance and lateral agility though.

 

[nysfl2]

I am not very worried about his size/BMI. It's his speed that worries me. I am just not sure he has the juice for the league. Great vision, balance and lateral agility though.

Looked plenty fast here . . .

Blake Corum 2nd Touchdown of the Day vs. Ohio State | Michigan Football

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youtu.be

 

[Ilov80s]

I am not very worried about his size/BMI. It's his speed that worries me. I am just not sure he has the juice for the league. Great vision, balance and lateral agility though.

Looked plenty fast here . . .

Blake Corum 2nd Touchdown of the Day vs. Ohio State | Michigan Football

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youtu.be

I’ve watched every game Blake played at Michigan. He got caught from behind a lot.

 

[Wigglytuff's Gruff]

Have to say, for a guy with his stats I just don't get any 'WOW' from him at all. Quite obviously a good player as well, but just really doesn't do it for me.

 

[FunkyPlutos]

I am not very worried about his size/BMI. It's his speed that worries me. I am just not sure he has the juice for the league. Great vision, balance and lateral agility though.

But in today's "pass happy" NFL, he's a guy that can get you "ahead of the chains" on early downs and teams will go for that!

Good NFL RB, maybe not a great fantasy RB...

 

[Birdie048]

Question for those more knowledgeable on Corum --> How much of 2023 drop was due to the injury in 2022?
If he returns to 2022 form, does this elevate him to a viable fantasy RB ??

From PFF RB Class better than you think

Another player dealing with his own injury red flag is Michigan’s Blake Corum, but he is a year removed from the knee injury that he suffered. The problem he is facing is that the injury had a demonstrably negative effect on his performance once he returned. In 2022, Corum produced a 96.2 PFF grade, averaged 3.35 yards after contact per run and broke 73 tackles. The following year, coming off that knee injury, his grade slipped to 84.0 while he averaged only 2.4 yards after contact and broke 30 tackles. He was still a solid player, but he was no longer special.

If last year’s player was the version he will be in future, he will still be a solid NFL contributor, but if he rediscovers his 2022 form, he could be a difference maker in the NFL

 

[nysfl2]

I am not very worried about his size/BMI. It's his speed that worries me. I am just not sure he has the juice for the league. Great vision, balance and lateral agility though.

Looked plenty fast here . . .

Blake Corum 2nd Touchdown of the Day vs. Ohio State | Michigan Football

#ncaafootball #michiganwolverines SUBSCRIBE to Big Ten Network on YouTube for the latest highlights and videos: http://www.btn.com/youtubesubscribeWatch live...

youtu.be

I’ve watched every game Blake played at Michigan. He got caught from behind a lot.

I just thought it was a good excuse to post the run that crushed a million Buckeye souls again



I agree his top-end speed isn't elite. If he's successful, it will be in the Emmitt Smith mold of having great vision and cutting ability to find and get through the hole, and always picking up an extra few yards beyond what is blocked for him.

 

[@GregoryLKellogg]

First, the size. Corum is short. No doubt. He is 5’8”. But he is also 214. Compare his BMI to some other great backs like Barry Sanders and Curtis Martin. Corum tops them both.

Next, anyone who says he can’t block has never watched him play. They may have watched highlights but they haven’t watched game tape. Corum is a willing blocker whose vision allows him to anticipate blitzers - his quickness allows him to meet them early in the blitz process. Will he stone DEs? No. But then very few backs will. His ability to diagnose and be in the right spot will get him on the field.

Finally, the most echoed complaint is about his speed. This is the most ludicrous complaint I have heard. First, there’s two types of speed and one variable. One type is straight line. That’s what the 40 measures and where the complaints come from. Is Derrick Henry too slow? Because he ran a 4.54. Slower than Blake. The second type of speed is quickness. Blake excels there. And the variable is in the ability to carry weight while running. Personally I would do away with the pajama Olympics and do the 40 in full pads.

Anyway all of you naysayers, keep up your stance. It will allow me to draft Corum much later than I could otherwise.

You got the weight wrong by 9 lbs

Corum officially measured at 5-7 and 3/4 and 205 pounds at the combine while running a 4.53 second 40-yard dash.

Players often lose weight in order to try and run faster. I generally use playing weight from their team pages. But I think I used a Google search for the 214. The Wolverines.com page lists him at 213.

The BMI I got was also from a simple Google search. Regardless of what you think, Corum is at least as heavy as Sanders, Martin and Smith. And much heavier than Achane and Dunn.

But for fantasy purposes, a player has to be able to get on the field. For RBs that means he has to be able to recognize a blitz and physically able to get to the blitzer. If you don’t believe that Corum can do that, or if you think he is too small to be an effective runner, by all means, you should avoid him in your fantasy drafts.

I will be drafting him as often as I can.

Blake Corum - Football - University of Michigan Athletics

Blake Corum (2) RB - CAREER GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS CAREER HIGHS Rushing • Attempts: 33 - vs Michigan State (Oct. 29, 2022) • Y...

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[Faust]

Brian Baldinger

.@UMichFootball @blake_corum cant help but BELIEVE; if he is available anywhere close to the @chargers 69th pick in the 3rd round that he will run these same plays for the #bolts. #BaldysBreakdowns

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[@GregoryLKellogg]

First, the size. Corum is short. No doubt. He is 5’8”. But he is also 214. Compare his BMI to some other great backs like Barry Sanders and Curtis Martin. Corum tops them both.

Bro, did you just compare Corum to Sanders and Martin? C'mon. I won't touch the Sanders comp but lets check out Martin....

Martin had 10 seasons in a row of 1000+ yards rushing and 250+ receiving. In Martin's first two seasons he scored over 30TDs. Martin ran a 4.40 - 40.

When Martin's career was done he finished with 17,500 total yards. I'm going to stop here.

What I compared was their size. Sanders, Martin and Smith were all considered small backs. In the 200-205 lb range. In truth, Corum’s running style reminds me way more of Barry than either Curtis or Emmitt. The quick change of direction is ludicrous.

In actuality, Blake takes way fewer losses than Barry did. Barry was never considered a fast back, even though his 40 at the combine (4.37) would indicate he was. You rarely saw Barry run away from defenders. Same for Blake.

In college, Barry rarely saw the field until his final season. Blake shared carries his final three years (he barely played as a freshman).

Size wise, Corum is comparable to Sanders, Martin and Smith. Style wise he is similar to Sanders. Talent wise, it remains to be seen. I am much higher on his talent than most are.

 

[@GregoryLKellogg]

Question for those more knowledgeable on Corum --> How much of 2023 drop was due to the injury in 2022?
If he returns to 2022 form, does this elevate him to a viable fantasy RB ??

From PFF RB Class better than you think

Another player dealing with his own injury red flag is Michigan’s Blake Corum, but he is a year removed from the knee injury that he suffered. The problem he is facing is that the injury had a demonstrably negative effect on his performance once he returned. In 2022, Corum produced a 96.2 PFF grade, averaged 3.35 yards after contact per run and broke 73 tackles. The following year, coming off that knee injury, his grade slipped to 84.0 while he averaged only 2.4 yards after contact and broke 30 tackles. He was still a solid player, but he was no longer special.

If last year’s player was the version he will be in future, he will still be a solid NFL contributor, but if he rediscovers his 2022 form, he could be a difference maker in the NFL

Was he impacted by the knee injury? Sure. It took away some of his quickness early in the year. But as the season progressed, his quickness returned. It also impacted his usage. He got fewer short yardage tries per game. But, he was even more effective when he did get them. I broke down every Corum SY carry over the past two years.

You tell me.

https://x.com/gregorylkellogg/status/1774480234085044551?s=46&t=ZUClQR8twiww40CWJ1Hr0g

 

[Big Nate]

First, the size. Corum is short. No doubt. He is 5’8”. But he is also 214. Compare his BMI to some other great backs like Barry Sanders and Curtis Martin. Corum tops them both.

Bro, did you just compare Corum to Sanders and Martin? C'mon. I won't touch the Sanders comp but lets check out Martin....

Martin had 10 seasons in a row of 1000+ yards rushing and 250+ receiving. In Martin's first two seasons he scored over 30TDs. Martin ran a 4.40 - 40.

When Martin's career was done he finished with 17,500 total yards. I'm going to stop here.

What I compared was their size. Sanders, Martin and Smith were all considered small backs. In the 200-205 lb range. In truth, Corum’s running style reminds me way more of Barry than either Curtis or Emmitt. The quick change of direction is ludicrous.

In actuality, Blake takes way fewer losses than Barry did. Barry was never considered a fast back, even though his 40 at the combine (4.37) would indicate he was. You rarely saw Barry run away from defenders. Same for Blake.

In college, Barry rarely saw the field until his final season. Blake shared carries his final three years (he barely played as a freshman).

Size wise, Corum is comparable to Sanders, Martin and Smith. Style wise he is similar to Sanders. Talent wise, it remains to be seen. I am much higher on his talent than most are.

Appreciate the discussion but I don't see the comparison with Sanders, very different styles to me. Having said that I do think Corum is shifty and quick to change direction and go. He can find an open space and hit it quick.

Corum seems to be picking up a bit of steam here and depending where he goes in the draft he could rise up rookie boards. I liked it better when there wasn't a lot of hype on him and his rookie draft value was low. I he he lands in a spot that needs a RB like the Chargers or Dallas etc. his value is going to sky rocket.

 

[@GregoryLKellogg]

I am not very worried about his size/BMI. It's his speed that worries me. I am just not sure he has the juice for the league. Great vision, balance and lateral agility though.

Looked plenty fast here . . .

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I’ve watched every game Blake played at Michigan. He got caught from behind a lot.

And yet averaged 5.5 ypc.

First, the size. Corum is short. No doubt. He is 5’8”. But he is also 214. Compare his BMI to some other great backs like Barry Sanders and Curtis Martin. Corum tops them both.

Bro, did you just compare Corum to Sanders and Martin? C'mon. I won't touch the Sanders comp but lets check out Martin....

Martin had 10 seasons in a row of 1000+ yards rushing and 250+ receiving. In Martin's first two seasons he scored over 30TDs. Martin ran a 4.40 - 40.

When Martin's career was done he finished with 17,500 total yards. I'm going to stop here.

What I compared was their size. Sanders, Martin and Smith were all considered small backs. In the 200-205 lb range. In truth, Corum’s running style reminds me way more of Barry than either Curtis or Emmitt. The quick change of direction is ludicrous.

In actuality, Blake takes way fewer losses than Barry did. Barry was never considered a fast back, even though his 40 at the combine (4.37) would indicate he was. You rarely saw Barry run away from defenders. Same for Blake.

In college, Barry rarely saw the field until his final season. Blake shared carries his final three years (he barely played as a freshman).

Size wise, Corum is comparable to Sanders, Martin and Smith. Style wise he is similar to Sanders. Talent wise, it remains to be seen. I am much higher on his talent than most are.

Appreciate the discussion but I don't see the comparison with Sanders, very different styles to me. Having said that I do think Corum is shifty and quick to change direction and go. He can find an open space and hit it quick.

Corum seems to be picking up a bit of steam here and depending where he goes in the draft he could rise up rookie boards. I liked it better when there wasn't a lot of hype on him and his rookie draft value was low. I he he lands in a spot that needs a RB like the Chargers or Dallas etc. his value is going to sky rocket.

And this is where we differ. I think Corum is going to shine wherever he lands. Bijan went to a team with an established 1000-yard RB. Jahmyr went to one with an established NFL starter. Both were fantasy relevant. I think Corum is going to be relevant wherever he lands. I think if he goes where he can be “the guy” he will be a stud.

 

[Ilov80s]

And yet averaged 5.5 ypc.

He played behind pretty much the best offensive line in football his entire career. Last year he was 20th percentile in yards per carry.

 

[Stoneworker]

And yet averaged 5.5 ypc.

He played behind pretty much the best offensive line in football his entire career. Last year he was 20th percentile in yards per carry.

To be countered by the fact that Corum faced an enormous number of stacked boxes his entire career.

According to PFF, Corum encountered a stacked box on over 45% (307 of his 675 career carries) and yet still averaged 4.6 ypc in those situations. Ranking 2nd only to Estime.

Here, we highlight the prospects who performed well when the defense was playing to defend the run. These players produced positive outcomes despite facing a situation less conducive to success.

Fantasy Football: How the 2024 NFL Draft running back class performed by situation | NFL Draft | PFF

We break down the 2024 NFL Draft running back class, unearthing the top performers in situations such as late-down plays and stacked boxes.

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