Blake Corum has some of the most beautiful film in college football history – Tavon Austin-level of film, highlighting his low center of gravity, footwork, and All-Pro-type vision.
Corum at Michigan was a machine. He had two 1,200-plus-yard seasons with 61 career touchdowns. He was an effective runner from both shotgun and under center, his understanding of blocking schemes allowed him to make cuts into holes that weren’t even visible and he has the finishing speed that turns big gains into touchdowns.
Corum has some of the most beautiful jump cuts I’ve ever seen. What’s so special about it is its display of effortless movement on Corum’s behalf. However, he pairs it with a Le’Veon Bell-level of patience, seemingly being so in tune with the game that he knows when to accelerate and hit the brakes at the perfect moment.
He’ll dominate in training camp because the one-on-one nature of camp plays into Corum’s abilities to make defenders look foolish in open space. Training camp also emphasizes players’ knowledge of the playbook, something Corum specializes in with his on-field experience and proven knowledge of the game.
He also shines brightest when the lights are on him. Corum scored at least two touchdowns in six of Michigan’s last seven games, including two touchdowns in a 134-yard National Championship performance. Corum also scored two touchdowns, including the game-winner, in the Rose Bowl.
Training camp is his stage. This is where he extinguishes any doubt that he isn’t the Rams’ RB2. Perhaps he could be RB1 if Kyren Williams falters in any way.