Blake Corum

Career StatsD

Year	Team	GP	Yards	TD	YPC
Career		34	953	6	4.7
2025		17	746	6	5.1
2024		17	207	0	3.6

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Rams secured excellent value by locking up Blake Corum at just $1.4M per year, earning a B+ CVI that reflects smart roster building in today's inflated market. While Corum profiles as a rotational player rather than a featured back, his modest salary creates zero downside risk for Los Angeles — the $1.0M guaranteed money is essentially pocket change for a franchise looking to maximize depth behind their established rushing attack. At his age, Corum still has upside to develop into a more prominent role, and this four-year deal gives the Rams control through his prime developmental window without breaking the bank. The contract structure is particularly shrewd given how quickly running back situations can change due to injury or performance, providing LA with a cost-controlled asset who could easily outperform his modest financial commitment. This represents exactly the type of calculated bet contending teams should make — low financial risk with legitimate upside potential that won't handicap the salary cap if things don't pan out.

Performance Analysis

Blake Corum enters his second NFL season as a developmental back still searching for a consistent role in the Rams' offense. Earning an overall grade of D, Corum remains a work-in-progress whose arrow points upward given his age and athletic profile. His trajectory — improving from an F in 2024 to a C- in 2025 — signals genuine growth, even if the production hasn't fully arrived yet. The efficiency numbers are quietly encouraging: Corum's 5.14 yards per carry surpasses the NFL average of 4.10, suggesting he creates real value when given opportunities. The concern is volume — his 43.9 rush yards per game falls well short of the 55.0 NFL average, indicating a limited touch count that suppresses his overall impact. His 0.35 rush touchdowns per game matches the league average exactly, making him a league-average finisher but not yet a red-zone weapon who demands the ball near the goal line. The yards-per-carry efficiency is the clearest reason for optimism — backs who move the chains consistently at that rate tend to earn larger workloads over time. If the Rams commit to expanding his role, Corum has the tools to push toward starter-level production. Watch his snap percentage and third-down usage in 2026 as the real litmus test for whether Los Angeles views him as a future feature back.

Current Sentiment

Blake Corum enters the 2026 season as a complementary piece in the Rams' backfield, operating firmly in a depth role behind established starter Kyren Williams. Recent coverage has been largely procedural and positive in tone, highlighted by jersey number announcements and his enthusiastic reaction to the Rams' playoff clinch, painting him as an engaged and team-first contributor. His public support of former college teammate J.J. McCarthy further reinforces a likable, high-character profile that resonates well with fans and media alike. However, the volume and nature of his coverage reflects his current standing as a rotational back rather than a featured threat, with no statistical breakout or contract elevation to elevate his broader perception. Heading into 2026, Corum's reputation is that of a promising young depth back with upside, but he will need a more prominent on-field role to meaningfully shift the narrative in his favor.