Blake Corum NFL Draft Scouting Report

Size:

Height: 5’8”  | Weight: 210 lbs

Accomplishments:

Unanimous First-Team All-American (2022) • Doak Walker Award Finalist (2022) • Two-time All-Big-Ten selection • 2019 Gatorade Player of the Year in the state of Maryland

“Blake Corum’s creativity and nuance as a runner gives him a clear path for NFL success in multiple schemes.” 

Strengths:

• Vision
• Change of direction
• Patience

Concerns:

• Size/frame
• Long speed
• Short-yardage effectiveness

In-play Film Analysis: 

Blake Corum is one of the more natural runners in college football. I love the patience he displays by pressing gaps/lanes to force defenders to commit in their pursuit. The game moves slowly for him—he can identify moving parts to adjust his run path. 

Corum uses his outstanding cutting ability to evade oncoming defenders. He has good spatial awareness and a feel for nearby defenders. Corum does a good job following his blocks with patience and discipline to get what is blocked. Also, he can create yardage on his own with his vertical and lateral cuts that send him to daylight. He is scheme-versatile with experience in both zone and gap running concepts. Corum has shown promise as a pass-catcher but was never featured enough for a confident projection. 

Despite having the leverage advantage and stout frame, Corum does not run with devastating power. He is not going to punish defenders by setting the tone with physicality. I have concerns that he can be an effective short-yardage/goal-line running back at the next level. I believe he would be best paired with a bigger more physical back in a stable. Corum lacks the top-end speed to consistently generate explosive plays or be a reliable home-run threat at the next level.

Prospect Projection: Day 2 — Winning Starter

Written By: Damian Parson

Last Updated: May 31, 2023

Exposures: Indiana (22), Maryland (22), Iowa (22), Michigan State (22)

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