NFL Draft Profile: Running Back Blake Corum, Michigan

Strengths, weaknesses and a summary of running back Blake Corum.

Blake Corum

Position: Running Back

School: Michigan

Play Style: Well-Rounded

Age: 23

DOB: 11/25/2000

Height: 5'8 
 
Weight: 205 lbs

40-Time: 4.52

FantasySP Position Ranking: 9

Round Projected: 2-3

NFL Comp: Khalil Herbert

Summary

Corum is one of the more polarizing players in the 2024 NFL Draft. A lot of people love him and a lot of other people don't. We have seen him ranked as the top running back in this class and we have seen him ranked outside of the top 10. We have him ranked as the ninth running back heading into the draft. We have him ranked so low because there is nothing special about him as an athlete. He does everything well but nothing great.

He's the kind of player you love to root for, nevertheless, we just don't think he has what it takes to be a successful starting running back in the NFL. The speed, strength and explosiveness aren't there. However, there there is a real chance he could be drafted in the second round and be one of the top backs off the board on Night 2, or he could fall towards the end of Night of 2. We would guess he sneaks into Round 2 or goes early in Round 3. 

Strengths

- Doesn't have a glaring weakness in his game

- Fundamentally sound and does the little things well

- Excellent vision

- Follows his blocks very well

- Decisive runner who always hits the right hole

- Always dependable

- Reliable receiver

- Solid effort in pass protection and is able to find the blitzers

- Doesn't get fancy and stays north and south

- Efficient runner

- Proven winner

Weaknesses

- Not a special athlete

- Speed is just average

- Not overly explosive and doesn't accelerate quickly

- Balance is below aver

- Lacks power on the first level

- Needs to get moving full speed before he impresses

- Lacks the strength and technique to be a great pass protector despite effort 

- Lacks big play ability

- Not very creative due to lack of moves

Our Take

Corum is a tough player who has made the most of his talent and then some. Unfortunately, he is a player built for college football. We don't see him being a difference-maker in the NFL due to his lack of physical skill.

There is certainly a reason why he was a fan favorite at Michigan and he had an incredible college career. There is no chance we would draft him until Day 3 of the 2024 NFL Draft. He's just too limited with little to no upside. 

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