round 3, pick 83, Rams take RB Blake Corum

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  • #150419
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    Sosa Kremenjas@QBsMVP
    Rams take Blake Corum at No. 83
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    Blake Nolan Corum is an American football running back. He was a two-time All-American at the University of Michigan. Corum is Michigan’s all-time leader in rushing touchdowns with 58, including the single season record of 27 rushing touchdowns in 2023, culminating in a national championship.
    Height: 5′ 8″
    Weight: 214 lbs
    #150420
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    Rick Neuheisel loves the pick mKirqin and Miller call him a north-south runner with a great fit for McVay’s offense.

    #150421
    Hram
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    Surprised me, but they did need a bell cow type running back.

    #150422
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    Blake Corum RB Michigan

    STRENGTHS
    Blake is a strong multi-talented running back who reminds me a lot of former Giants Joe Morris – 2nd RD 1982. Look him up, I can’t do everything for you. Blake is an every-down running back, with hidden talents not used often enough by his college team. He is strong and yet extremely shifty, and tackling him in the open field is like trying to catch Rodger Rabbit with your hands. He has quick feet, excellent vision, and balance, and can break tackles when he needs to. He is also able to jump right or left while still going forward, (at least it seems that way). Blake is excellent as a check-down receiver and has hidden talents catching the ball like a slot receiver down the field. He is very smart and understands situational football and down-and-distance situations. He is very competitive to go along with that athletic talent and high football IQ. As I stated before he is an ever-down running back and don’t believe otherwise.

    CONCERNS
    Teams will downgrade Blake because of the value of his position and his size. The value of this position is starting to rise based on all the Free agent Running backs signed this year. As far as his size, it’s a gift and a curse. A curse, because teams will use it as an excuse to downgrade him. A gift, because linebackers can not see him behind those big offensive linemen and have no idea where he is in the backfield to tackle him. When I look at the film, I don’t see anyone tackling him behind the line of scrimmage unless it was by mistake and they got lucky and guessed where he was. Blake will struggle to pass block because of his size but it will not be because of a lack of effort.

    BOTTOM LINE: 2.13
    Blake is the perfect reason why Rob and I invented the 2-board system. It’s to show you that in every round, there are potential impact players, who fall to those rounds because of not meeting the norms and standards of a position. They also fall because of team needs based on the value of a position or based on the style of offense or defense they run. Players might also fall to later rounds because there is a plethora of talent at their position. I base my Bottom line score on talent and where I might pick a player in a draft, and how quickly I think that player can impact at the next level. I do not try to tell you what round a player might actually be selected in…that’s Rob’s job. Rob and I do not interact with each other before the draft on what I might think about a player’s potential to impact or what he thinks about what round a player will be selected. Simply put, Blake is a running back who can do everything on the field effectively except maybe pass block. Look at Rob’s board for what round Blake, most likely will be selected in with an over 80% accuracy, then remember this profile after he is on the field making an impact.

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    solid pick. corum and williams should be a good duo.

    #150425
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    Rick Neuheisel loves the pick mKirqin and Miller call him a north-south runner with a great fit for McVay’s offense.

    Good. They need a good RB and in spite of KW, odds of getting one after round 3 are very small. I said this a lot before, but KW was dinged up twice last year (once in the Lions game) & when he missed games they went 1/3. They need a 1B back, & no one they already have fills the bill. Now they can share the load.

     

    #150426
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    geez. the thought of corum and williams running the ball behind jackson, avila, and dotson?

     

    that’ll be fun.

    • This reply was modified 6 months, 4 weeks ago by Avatar photoInvaderRam.
    #150428
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    Sosa Kremenjas@QBsMVP
    I really like this pick. Corum + Kyren Williams is a hell of a backfield duo. Can interchange ’em and just run the ball into the ends of the Earth.
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    Jourdan Rodrigue@JourdanRodrigue
    The Rams are taking Michigan running back Blake Corum at pick No. 83, the partner for lead rusher Kyren Williams and Dane Brugler’s No. 77 overall prospect in this draft class. The Rams look to the draft for this position every year.
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    I mentioned this spring I could see the Rams drafting a player who reminds them a bit of Williams, because they’re not trying to deviate from how they ran the ball last year. If Williams needs a spell for any reason (including keeping fresh legs), they want to run the same stuff.
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    Big time celebration in the house for Corum – RBs coach Ron Gould is here tonight and coaches are having fun celebrating for him.
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    JAKE ELLENBOGEN@JKBOGEN
    I like Blake Corum. Would have gone Audric Estime over him but Corum is a good RB–elite agility, 97th percentile strength via the bench. He’s going to help keep Kyren Williams fresh and healthy. Arguably most productive RB in college football the last 2 years
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    Rams Brothers@RamsBrothers
    Per the Beast, Blake Corum “visited the endzone so frequently, that he bought property there — setting the Michigan record for rushing TD’s in a single season (27) and career (58)”
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    J.B. Long@JB_Long
    Seems the Rams have discovered a running style and identity that fits their current model.
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    Rams first three Draft picks contributed to championship teams that combined to go 28-1 last season.
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    #150430
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    OURLADS

    7.98 Corum, Blake| Michigan| Marshall, VA| Proj. Rd: Rd: 2-3                    Height:5076| Weight: 216| 40: 4.39| Arm:3112| Hand:0914| Wingspan:7638

    Three year starter. All America, the last two seasons and all Big Ten for three straight years. we go down in history as one of the most productive running backs in Michigan storied history. He finished top 10 in career yards and second in touchdowns and his 168 points scored in 2023 are a single-season conference record. His ability to bounce back from a knee injury that ended his 2022 season combined with several other leadership qualities will make him an easy guy to welcome to any organization. The question is how versatile can he be and if his tool set is good enough to be a feature back or simply a rushing weapon from the backfield group. Undersized from a height and radius perspective, but has a dense and heavy frame. Built low to ground and plays even lower. Difficult to target to square up. Precise jump cuts to go with quick stutter step footwork, and anticipation. This stems from his vision and to avoid the meet of contact From a defender. Can see the entire field and shows good decision-making and natural feel for spacing. Runs great tempo and knows precisely when to hit the gas. Can hit his top speed in a hurry. Gets the most out of every carry. Nose for the hidden yards, notably near the goal line. Widely known for his intangibles leadership and work ethic. Has not had the opportunity to show impact in the passing game, but has flashed necessary skill. Small frame will hinder his radius and ability to produce in past protection. Has some tightness in the hips that can shorten his strides. Hasn’t had a lot of yards after contact. May not have an elite skill set, but does most things well and that along with high motor effort should make him a productive player. 2023 stats: one 245 yards, 4.8 YPC, 27TD, 16 receptions, 117 yards, 7.3 yards  ypr, 1 TD. OSR: 9/23.

    #150431
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    Kirwin, not mKirqin. I stopped listening to mKirqin a long time ago.

    Rick Neuheisel loves the pick mKirqin and Miller call him a north-south runner with a great fit for McVay’s offense.

    Good. They need a good RB and in spite of KW, odds of getting one after round 3 are very small. I said this a lot before, but KW was dinged up twice last year (once in the Lions game) & when he missed games they went 1/3. They need a 1B back, & no one they already have fills the bill. Now they can share the load.

    Yeah, and when Williams was out for a couple of games last year, the offense took a big step backward. I like this pick a lot.

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    #150433
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    Based just on highlights, Corum has more stop-n0-go, open field elusive quickness than KW. That’s not a knock on KW, who is the king of setting up and reading blocks (KW’s supepowers all boil down to his play before he hits the LOS). It’s going to be a good combo, these 2, it looks like.

    #150434
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    ya know. that’s gonna be a fierce competition at rb. as good as kyren was corum could give him a run for his money.

    #150435
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    Rams first three Draft picks contributed to championship teams that combined to go 28-1 last season.

    Well, that’s sumthin.

    On Corum, I don’t remember seeing his name pre-draft, but “Blake is a strong multi-talented running back who reminds me a lot of former Giants Joe Morris.”

    I’ll take Joe Morris with a 3rd round pick.

    #150436
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    geez. the thought of corum and williams running the ball behind jackson, avila, and dotson?   that’ll be fun.

    +1

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    Rams Brothers@RamsBrothers
    Loved Jim Harbaugh’s comments on Blake Corum. Said he puts Blake Corum in the same conversation as Frank Gore as the best running backs he has ever coached. “There’s no doubt that Blake will be on the same dance floor as Gore in every way as a player”
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    Ramsoholic@ShayTweetedThat
    Corum had 61 TDs in college ! The man knows how to score and so does Kyren . This Offense is gonna play bully ball
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    HEIGHT
    5’ 8’’
    WEIGHT
    205 lbs
    ARM
    28 7/8’’
    HAND
    9’’
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    By Lance Zierlein
    Overview

    Compact runner with average size, outstanding contact balance and a rare talent for finding and fitting into small crevices for short-yardage conversions and touchdowns. Corum is a bit of a one-speed runner lacking sizzle and wiggle but gets it downhill with timing and finishes runs with good forward lean. He has the hard-hat mentality to handle heavy workloads and can exploit defenses that fatigue or miss their run fits. The talent doesn’t stand out on its own, but he’s strong, competitive and team-oriented with exceptional football character. He can catch it when needed and is above average in picking up the blitz, which could earn him status as a three-down backup with a chance to find early carries as an RB2/3.

    Strengths

    • Exceptional production over the last two years.
    • Feels lane development and works toward the opening.
    • Hits the run north-south when it’s time to go.
    • Absorbs second-level contact with impressive balance
    • Quick to process and sidestep early penetration.
    • Able to add yards after catch out of the backfield.
    • Steps up and challenges linebackers in blitz pickup.

    Weaknesses

    • Just 12 of his last 45 rush touchdowns went for more than 5 yards.
    • Creativity on the second level is just average.
    • Slow to reignite acceleration when gathering and slowing feet.
    • Gets impatient and will rush block development.
    • Wears down defenses with volume rather than power.
    #150464
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    from https://theathletic.com/5399690/2024/04/10/nfl-draft-2024-the-beast-dane-brugler/

     Corum was the lead back in offensive coordinator Sherrone Moore’s gap/zone scheme. After becoming the Wolverines’ starter in 2022, he established himself as the straw that stirred the offensive drink and led the FBS in rushing touchdowns (27) in 2023 — accounting for at least one touchdown run in all 26 games he played the last two seasons. Jim Harbaugh puts Corum in the same conversation as Frank Gore as the best running backs he ever coached. (Harbaugh: “There’s no doubt that Blake will be right on the same dance floor as Gore in every way as a player.”) With the instinctive way he pairs his eyes and feet, Corum has terrific vision and an energetic lower body to read and maximize the blocking in front of him, scrapping for every yard. He wasn’t a high-volume receiving target in college and must continue to improve his consistency as a pass blocker. Overall, Corum is smaller than ideal for his run style, but he makes quick, urgent decisions with the low center of gravity and burst to bounce runs or maneuver through congestion. His determination to maximize each carry will translate well to an NFL offense, although his effectiveness on third downs will determine his upside.

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    I watched about 30 seconds of the first highlight vid above — and its all i needed to see.  This kid has awesome shiftiness.   He can fake defenders out of their shoes.

    Jeezus.   Like a small barry sanders.

    Perfect pick.

     

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    #150528
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    Cornell@gqscholar
    Mcvay wants no drop-off if/when KW gets injured or rests on the bench. Mcvay wants the same style of back as KW. The style best fits the RAM blocking scheme/offense. We all saw what a difference the Rams offense was with and without KW.
    #150579
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    from https://www.pff.com/news/draft-2024-nfl-draft-grades-all-32-teams#LAR

    Corum — After racking up 27 touchdowns and earning an 83.4 rushing grade for Michigan last season, Corum should push for significant touches right off the bat in the Rams’ multiple run schemes. Corum offers elite vision and change-of-direction ability, two things clearly valued by head coach Sean McVay, as Kyren Williams brings a similar skill set.

    #150624
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    from https://theathletic.com/5426661/2024/04/27/los-angeles-rams-2024-draft-picks-grades-scouting-reports/

    Round 3

    No. 83: Blake Corum, RB, Michigan

    Dane Brugler’s analysis

    Corum is smaller than ideal for his run style, but he makes quick, urgent decisions with the low center of gravity and burst to bounce runs or maneuver through congestion. His determination to maximize each carry will translate well to an NFL offense, although his effectiveness on third downs will determine his upside.

    #150628
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    Jourdan Rodrigue@JourdanRodrigue
    The Rams do not extend RBs so I think fans (and the team itself) could look at this as a six-year plan and not at 2024 in a vacuum. At some point you’re gonna have to put something into the position. You may as well spend a 3rd on a fit and be done with the capital there.
    #150630
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    More Corum.

    For the forum.

    To cure boredom.

    #150728
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    The #Rams drafted RB Blake Corum in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft

    #150729
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    I watched about 30 seconds of the first highlight vid above — and its all i needed to see.  This kid has awesome shiftiness.   He can fake defenders out of their shoes. Jeezus.   Like a small barry sanders. Perfect pick.

     

    seriously. i know almost nothing about these prospects first of all. just to get that out of the way.

     

    my initial impression from afar was that he was more of a workman type rb. but when i clicked on his highlight reel i was blown away by how shifty he was. and it’s backed up by his agility numbers.

     

    and then running behind this revamped oline? i think the running game could be better than last year’s with both him and kyren.

    #150735
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    corum might be my favorite player from this draft.

     

    can’t remember who i said last time but i definitely think corum is my favorite player from this draft class. haha!

     

    him and williams in the backfield. jackson, avila, and dotson blowing holes open in the middle.

     

    i think this will be the most fun watching this offense since 2018.

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