Blake Corum

Corum was born on November 25, 2000, in Marshall, Virginia,[1] attending high school at Saint Frances Academy in Baltimore, Maryland.

[6][7] In his first semester at Michigan, he drew praise for both running the 40-yard dash in 4.4 seconds and earning a 4.0 grade point average.

[8] On October 24, in the season opener versus Minnesota and his college debut, he earned his first career start.

[14] On September 17, Corum tied Michigan's modern-era record with five rushing touchdowns in a game against UConn.

Corum was named Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week for his performances against Maryland and Michigan State.

[19][20] At the time of his injury, Corum was a top contender for the Heisman Trophy and had the third-best odds to win it.

[21] On December 1, 2022, it was announced that Corum would undergo knee surgery,[22] ending his season before Michigan's appearances in the Big Ten Championship and the College Football Playoff semifinal Fiesta Bowl.

[34] On January 1, 2024, during the 2024 Rose Bowl against Alabama, Corum rushed for 83 yards and scored two total touchdowns.

On the second play of overtime, Corum made a jump cut and broke multiple tackles to score the game-winning touchdown to send Michigan to the national championship.

[35] On January 8, Michigan played Washington in the 2024 College Football Playoff National Championship with Corum starting at running back.

[37] He was named National Championship Offensive MVP, finishing his senior season with 27 rushing touchdowns.

Corum earned his first NFL start in Week 18 against the Seattle Seahawks, but suffered a season-ending fractured forearm in the game.

[47] On April 7, 2024, weeks before the 2024 NFL draft, Corum threw out the ceremonial first pitch at a Detroit Tigers baseball game at Comerica Park.

Corum with Michigan in 2021
Corum in the 2024 Rose Bowl versus Alabama’s Kool-Aid McKinstry .