HERMOSA BEACH, Calif. – After using their first two selections in the 2024 NFL Draft on defense, the Rams went offense with their third, picking Michigan running back Blake Corum 83rd overall in the third round Friday night.
The 5-foot-8, 205-pound Corum was the Big Ten Conference Running Back of the Year for the 2023 season after leading the national champion Wolverines with 258 carries for 1,245 yards and a school-record and FBS-high 27 touchdowns. Also starting all 15 games last year, he reached 366 points in his final season at Michigan to become the program's all-time leading scorer and also set the school record for career rushing touchdowns with 58.
Additionally, Corum was named MVP of the College Football Playoff National Championship after rushing 21 times for 134 yards and two touchdowns in the Wolverines' 34-13 victory over the Washington Huskies.
Corum was also the only FBS player to score in every game during 2023 season.
Over his last two college seasons, Corum totaled 505 carries for 2,708 yards and 45 touchdowns.
More to come on theRams.com.
With the 83rd pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Los Angeles Rams have selected Michigan running back Blake Corum. Take a look through the best photos from his time running the ball at Michigan.
during the Wolverines' CFP Semifinal at the Rose Bowl Game game against the University of Alabama Crimson Tide at Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA on January 1, 2024. Photo by ROGER HART / University of Michigan Photography
during the Wolverines' College Football Playoff National Championship game against the University of Washington Huskies at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX on January 8, 2024. Photo by ERIC BRONSON / University of Michigan Photography
Michigan running back Blake Corum runs the ball for a touchdownn during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Ohio State, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Michigan won 30-24. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Michigan running back Blake Corum runs the ball for a touchdownn during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Ohio State, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Michigan won 30-24. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Michigan's Blake Corum (2) rushes against Nebraska during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, in Lincoln, Neb. Corum led Michigan in rushing with 74 yards and one touchdown during their 45-7 win against Nebraska. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Michigan running back Blake Corum (2) runs the ball out of the backfield during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Michigan running back Blake Corum. Michigan football defeats UNLV, 35-7, at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, MI on September 9, 2023.
during the Wolverines' week 13 game against the Ohio State University Buckeyes at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, MI on November 25, 2023. Photo by Eric Bronson / University of Michigan Photography
during the Wolverines' College Football Playoff National Championship game against the University of Washington Huskies at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX on January 8, 2024. Photo by ROGER HART / University of Michigan Photography
during the Wolverines' College Football Playoff National Championship game against the University of Washington Huskies at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX on January 8, 2024. Photo by ROGER HART / University of Michigan Photography
during the Wolverines' CFP Semifinal at the Rose Bowl Game game against the University of Alabama Crimson Tide at Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA on January 1, 2024. Photo by ERIC BRONSON / University of Michigan Photography
Michigan football defeats Eastern Carolina University, 30-3, at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, MI on September 2, 2023.
Michigan running back Blake Corum (2) during the Wolverines' CFP Semifinal at the Rose Bowl Game game against the University of Alabama Crimson Tide at Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA on January 1, 2024.
Photo by ERIC BRONSON / University of Michigan Photography
Michigan running back Blake Corum runs the ball for a touchdownn during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Ohio State, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Michigan won 30-24. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Michigan Wolverines running back Blake Corum (2) during the Wolverines' week 11 game against the Penn State University Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium in State College, PA on November 11, 2023. Photo by Luke Hales / University of Michigan Photography
Michigan running back Blake Corum (2) runs the ball against Maryland in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Michigan running back Blake Corum (2) leaps over Colorado State defensive back Angel King during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
