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Blake Corum
RB · LAR

Blake Corum

Position RB
Team LAR
Bye Week 11
PPR Rank #108

Blake Corum

NFL player. Position: RB. Team: LAR.

Quick Facts

  • Position: RB
  • Team: LAR (Los Angeles Rams)
  • Bye week (2026): 11
  • FantasyPros PPR rank (pulled 2026-05-21): 108

2026 Outlook

Blake Corum is positioned for an expanded role in 2026. The Athletic's Nate Akins reports the Rams expect a 50/50 committee split between Corum and starter Kyren Williams, with Corum handling change-of-pace duties and showcasing explosive capabilities. Corum's trajectory has been upward: he increased from 58 carries (rookie) to 145 in year 2, averaging 5.1 yards per carry with elite efficiency metrics (4th among RBs in YPC, 15.9% explosive run rate). In 2025, Corum posted 746 rushing yards, less explosive than Williams but trending upward as a threat to cut into his touches (per Kyren Williams falls in NFL Top 100 for 2nd year in a row). A genuine 50-50 split would place him in handcuff territory with RB2 upside if Williams gets injured (per Rams insider expects 50-50 split for Kyren Williams, Blake Corum and The 4 Best Running Back Handcuffs to Draft in 2026 Fantasy Football).

Sports Illustrated evaluated Corum as an elite handcuff entering 2026 despite his minority role, noting his production on the Rams' best-in-class offense. If the committee split materializes as expected, Corum's ADP should reflect meaningful fantasy value rather than pure handcuff status.

Turf Show Times frames this backfield split as an inflection point: McVay has evolved from the Gurley bell-cow model and the failed committee experiments of 2020-2022, finally landing on a true modern split. Corum's elite efficiency (5.1 YPC, 15.9% explosive runs in year 2) and change-of-pace versatility position him to succeed if the 50-50 carries materialize. However, Williams maintains the receiving edge and goal-line role, so Corum's TD variance remains higher than a traditional lead back (per The most divided backfield we've seen in the Sean McVay era?).

June 15 upside projection: Sports Illustrated's bold predictions identify Corum as having significant upside despite his minority role. The analysis notes his 6 TDs on limited carries in 2025 suggests he could reach double digits if the committee split materializes. The analyst flatly states Corum is "nearly as good as, if not better than" Kyren Williams "on the eye test," though Corum was set back by early fumbles that limited opportunities. This contrarian take suggests Corum could be undervalued in dynasty leagues if the Rams genuinely commit to the 50-50 split (per NFL Bold Predictions: These 4 Players Will Bust in 2026 Dynasty Fantasy Football).

May 15 film study: Sports Illustrated's detailed 90-man roster analysis emphasizes Corum's shiftiness (jump cuts becoming his signature) and improved pass protection. His week-to-week consistency (at least 5 carries in all games except Week 1 and Week 5 in 2025) demonstrates reliable snap participation. Corum's highest-value performance came Week 14 vs. Arizona (128 yards on 12 carries, 48-yard TD—longest Rams RB TD since Todd Gurley in 2017). The key question: can he graduate from complementary back to a true co-star with Williams, potentially reaching a Seahawks-style Kenneth Walker / Zach Charbonnet split? (per Rams 90-Man Roster Player Preview: Can Blake Corum Earn a Bigger Role in 2026?).

Heading into training camp, Corum told Rams.com he's "in the best shape he's been in" after working hard all offseason. Video of his footwork drills has gone viral, showcasing his balance and agility—his lower center of gravity makes his footwork and cutting particularly sharp. This offseason conditioning has impressed team observers (per Watch: Blake Corum blows away fans with insane footwork drills).

RotoBaller identifies Corum as a breakout candidate in a crowded backfield, analyzing his efficiency metrics: 6.9% explosive rush rate, 18% missed tackle rate, and 2.90 yards before contact per attempt. Against a competitive field, Corum closed several games strong (Week 14 vs. Arizona: 128 yards on 12 carries), suggesting his trajectory is moving upward. While his snap share remains behind Williams, Corum's advanced efficiency metrics tease genuine upside if the committee split materializes as expected (per 12 Fantasy Football Breakout Candidates to Draft: Top Sleepers to Target (2026)).

Role / Depth Chart

Committee back in the Rams offense, expected to split carries roughly 50-50 with Kyren Williams. Change-of-pace/pass-catching role with emphasis on explosive opportunities.

Injury Status

Healthy. No reported injuries or limitations.

Recent News

Open Questions

(scoped to this player — pulled from Fantasy Football Open Questions)

Coaches shaping Blake's role

Sean McVayHead CoachNate ScheelhaaseOffensive CoordinatorGiff SmithRun Game Coordinator/Defensive LineBrian AllenAssistant Offensive LineRon GouldRunning BacksRyan WendellOffensive LineZak KromerAssistant Offensive Line

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