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RotoWire YouTube fantasy football takes on Blake Corum
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All RotoWire YouTube insights about Blake Corum
PositiveValueAug 20, 2026
Blake Corum is ranked RB32-34 in ADP (FFPC seventh-eighth round, home leagues cheaper) and is positioned as a value play despite the premium price tag. The source cites his college pedigree (27 rushing touchdowns in 2023 at Michigan, national title winner), his 800 rushing yards last year with usage ramping in the second half, and his burst recovery post-ACL injury. The source projects 12 rushing touchdowns and 1,000 rushing yards as a realistic scenario, with upside to 18 touchdowns if he becomes the lead back. The Rams' high-volume passing offense (Devonte Adams, Puka Nacua, tight ends) and defensive strength create a favorable environment. Charles Robinson highlighted Corum as the Rams' training camp wild card due to his recovered speed and burst.NegativeValueAug 19, 2026
Scott Barrett expresses a lack of enthusiasm for Blake Corum as a draft pick.PositiveBreakoutAug 15, 2026
The source views Blake Corum as a high-upside 'edge pick' and potential league winner, noting his increased usage in the second half of last season and the expectation of an expanded role in the Rams' offense; he is considered a better value than Tony Pollard.PositiveBreakoutAug 12, 2026
The source identifies Blake Corum as the preferred Rams running back to draft, projecting a role that includes significant early-down work and potential for 950 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns. The expectation is that Corum will serve as a 'hammer' to close out games, benefiting from a dominant defense that creates favorable game scripts for high-volume rushing attempts in the second half. There is ongoing buzz that Corum will receive as much work as Kyren Williams on early downs.NegativeValueAug 12, 2026
Blake Corum is considered a handcuff with a prohibitive draft cost, currently going off the board at RB32, which often equates to an eighth-round valuation.PositiveValueAug 5, 2026
Blake Corum is the preferred Rams running back to target, with the source projecting a potential 950-yard, 10-touchdown season as a 'hammer' who closes out games in the second half for a dominant defense. Sigmund Bloom notes Corum is a better value than TreVeyon Henderson, citing his high likelihood of big games in positive game scripts. Corum is talented enough to potentially outscore Kyren Williams or force a split backfield, challenging Sean McVay's historical usage patterns.NegativeBreakoutJul 3, 2026
Blake Corum is a buy candidate in dynasty, with the source considering him for inclusion on a buy list. Corum, 25 years old in his fifth NFL season, is generating positive buzz as a potential 1A/1B or 50/50 time-share partner with Kyren Williams in the Rams backfield. Corum has the potential to be a 10-touchdown guy this year even in a split committee backfield. Same age as Kyren Williams but with significantly less tread on the tires, making him an attractive access point in the Rams backfield. Corum's emergence and the positive reports surrounding him are cited as reasons to fade Williams at his current price.NegativeValueNo date
Comparison player at a lower ADP tier than Rhamondre Stevenson (RB29). The source prefers Stevenson over Corum and other running backs at similar or lower ADP when building teams structurally.NegativeRoleNo date
Hayden Winks describes Blake Corum as a true handcuff rather than a handcuff-plus option, operating in a two-drives-to-one-drive split with Kyren Williams on the Rams. Winks notes Corum is a strong rusher who doesn't make bad decisions, and the split is unlikely to change significantly. At baseline, Corum is a spike-week flex option in redraft, but if the split moves to 50/50, he becomes a viable weekly flex play. If Kyren Williams goes down, Winks would rank Blake Corum inside the top 10 comfortably, potentially top 5 in some weeks if he were the sole back; a four-game stretch of Corum during the fantasy playoffs with Williams out would be 'unbelievable stuff.'PositiveValueNo date
Corum offers insane contingent value as a top-five running back projection if Kyren Williams gets injured, making him an attractive handcuff despite going a bit high in his draft range.PositiveValueNo date
Corum has insane contingent value as a handcuff to Kyren Williams; if Williams gets injured, Corum would project as a top-five running back, though he's going a little bit too high at RB33.