Blake Corum - Draft Evaluation
Mates,
Yesterday there was a Mikey thread about his draft prospects and Blake "The Great" Corum came up in the conversation.
Blake's combine numbers will probably go a long way to determine where/when he gets drafted, but I did come across a fairly decent article analyzing Blake's NFL prospects. The author makes what sounds like a reasonable case for Blake to be drafted on day 2. He lists Blake's strength's as:
- Competitive toughness
- Vision
- Quickness
- Agility
- Acceleration
- Passing down play
And his weaknesses as:
- Size
- Long speed
I am very curious about Blake's 40 speed as every 1/10th of a second is precious. Hoping he comes in at 4.5 or better, but I have no idea if that's in the ball park for him.
Link to the article here: https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/2024-nfl-draft-prospect-profile-blake-corum-rb-michigan/ar-BB1iRTdM?ocid=entnewsntp&pc=U531&cvid=2103f3fac77045ad970aa2820c114722&ei=11
As a bonus, there are some highlights of Blake stuffing the ball down ohio's throat. Not the worst way to spend a few minutes of your day.
So a single (compound) question:
1. Do you think Blake gets drafted, and if so, when and by whom?
Have a great Monday and Go Blue!*
XM
*We are the 2023 National Champions in Football. Everything else is just noise.
February 26th, 2024 at 4:09 PM ^
Blake will lose weight because they all do so they test fast.
I'm predicting/hoping for a fast 4.43/40.
I mean if he ran a 4.3 he'd be a 1st round rb, easy, but he may be too big for that.
February 26th, 2024 at 4:15 PM ^
As an obvious homer opinion, I think anything after the 3rd round and he becomes an absolute steal. He can make guys miss in the hole and he just needs a sliver of daylight to make it to the second level.
February 26th, 2024 at 4:53 PM ^
Fastest guys of the Harbaugh era who ran the 40 at the combine. For reference Denard ran a 4.43.
Player Year Pos 40ydash Shuttle
- DJ Turner 2023 CB 4.26
- Ambry Thomas 2021 DB 4.37
- Daxton Hill 2022 S 4.38 4.06
- Devin Bush 2019 LB 4.43 4.23
- Nico Collins 2021 WR 4.43 4.29
- Amara Darboh 2017 WR 4.45
- David Long 2019 CB 4.45 3.97
- Jabrill Peppers 2017 S 4.46
- Delano Hill 2017 S 4.47 4.27
- Jehu Chesson 2017 WR 4.47 4.09
- DPJ 2020 WR 4.48
- Karan Higdon 2019 RB 4.49
- Chris Evans 2021 RB 4.5 4.12
- Kwity Paye 2021 DL 4.52
- Jourdan Lewis 2017 CB 4.54
- Vincent Gray 2022 CB 4.54
- Ronnie Bell 2023 WR 4.54 4.15
- Josh Metellus 2020 S 4.55 4.4
- David Ojabo 2022 EDGE 4.55 4.45
- Khaleke Hudson 2020 LB 4.56
- Rashan Gary 2019 DL 4.58 4.29
- Chase Winovich 2019 EDGE 4.59 4.11
- Channing Stribling 2017 CB 4.6 4.56
February 26th, 2024 at 5:16 PM ^
It's a weird draft with a pile of very good RBs (about 7-8) that come in different styles. Beauty will be in the eye of the beholder.
Blake could go anywhere from late 2nd to early 5th, IMO. O/U middle of the 4th round.
That said, if he tests well it could change that. I also believe he would dramatically outplay a 4th-round selection in terms of value. His traits translate well to the NFL and having him on the field is not a tell. He's got the vision, contact balance, and acceleration to consistently get yards, set-up blocks, and win short yardage battles.
He'd be a great fit on the Ravens, Eagles, Titans, Chargers, and Vikings, and other teams like the Bears, Panthers, Packers, Rams, and Bucs could all use the depth he'd add.
I think he's good enough to be RB1 but unlikely to be a game-changer like McCaffery, Barkley, Gibbs, Robinson. He would shine as RB2 almost anywhere.
Detroit is not a great fit as we already have two excellent RBs under contract.
February 26th, 2024 at 6:26 PM ^
I thought he was a 2nd round pick prior to injury. We will now have to see how he tests and how many dummies pass on him.
February 26th, 2024 at 6:27 PM ^
Time consuming ball control teams with above average OL play like a Baltimore as a destination but 2nd day is likely. Later 2nd round/early 3rd. I am wondering the NFL view of leadership and striving team players that many of our players represent ala Mike. I specifically think of the Lions and college Captains' Brian Branch, Jack Campbell and Aidan Hutchinson. Just guys that know playing as a unit makes them all better.