Blake Corum Biography

Blake Corum, born November 25, 2000, is an American professional football running back and kickoff returner who has played for the Los Angeles Rams in the National Football League. In 2022, he earned unanimous All-American honors and was named Big Ten Most Valuable Player during his college career with the Michigan Wolverines. In 2023, he set a single-season record with 27 rushing touchdowns and became the all-time leader in rushing touchdowns for the University of Michigan with 58. He was selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the third round of the 2024 NFL draft following his collegiate career. Prior to the 2021 season, he was identified as a player poised for a breakout performance. Through the first two games of the 2021 season, he rushed for 282 yards on 35 carries. On September 18, he recorded his third straight 100-yard rushing game, a feat not accomplished by a Michigan player since Denard Robinson in 2011 and not matched to start a season since Mike Hart in 2007.