Bama RB in Transfer Portal
Trey Sanders was a 5* and #1 RB in the class of 2019. Grad transfer so no problem with the cranky old ladies of Admissions. I believe he has two years of eligibilty remaining.
With Corum potentially gone next year this looks like a good guy to go after. Our concentration on the run game should be appealing to him.
https://twitter.com/RussHoops/status/1595170984348221440
November 23rd, 2022 at 8:54 AM ^
How about we find a way to get Corum $500K+ and bring him back :)
I also like this idea.
November 23rd, 2022 at 8:57 AM ^
Yeah I wonder if Corum could be fooball's Hunter Dickinson. Dominant college player who should be able to rake in a ton of NIL but is not as highly valued for pro's because of his archetype/position (Hunter as a traditional low post center with limited perimeter footspeed, Corum as an undersized RB who isn't exactly a 4.4 guy).
That said, Corum is being undervalued and I think his game will translate to the NFL. Might not be a star, but guys who can run between the tackles, make guys miss in space, and pass protect are what they are looking for. Won't make defenders look as silly on Sunday as he does on Saturday but should be more effective than the draft rounds he gets projected at would indicate.
November 23rd, 2022 at 9:22 AM ^
I think the analogy is apt and anything is possible but with all the wear and tear at RB I think you go when your stock is high and take your shot at the pros.
November 23rd, 2022 at 9:40 AM ^
The NFL is a heavy passing league, except for Tenn w/Derrick Henry. RB's just aren't as valued any longer as they were back in the day. I'm sitting here trying to think who the great NFL RB's are in today's game. I'm not having much luck coming up with anyone (Kamara when he's healthy) that is real game changer.
November 23rd, 2022 at 10:16 AM ^
McCaffery comes to mind but he's really good at catching the ball so his versatility is huge. Maybe Chubb?
November 23rd, 2022 at 11:33 AM ^
November 23rd, 2022 at 11:55 AM ^
Oh JT is great unless you drafted him #1 overall in fantasy. But, having an inept coach, horrible QB and being injured sure don't help.
November 23rd, 2022 at 12:45 PM ^
I believe that Corum would be a viable receiving threat in the NFL as well, we saw how seamlessly he took that screen the other day, and I know weve seen other glimpses of it. I see him as a very versatile offensive weapon in the NFL.
November 23rd, 2022 at 10:18 AM ^
Any chance that trend might finally be starting to correct itself? The game always cycles through trends and the shrewder teams can always find an advantage by doing the opposite (i.e. starting a new trend):
https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/nfl-offenses-running-catch-up-ravens-stealing-plays-greg-roman
November 23rd, 2022 at 10:54 AM ^
Corum sounds like either a future Raven or Patriot!
November 23rd, 2022 at 12:57 PM ^
Corum can be a better version of James White, IMHO.
November 23rd, 2022 at 11:05 AM ^
Yes, it's not gone unnoticed.
Rushing QB's such as Lamar Jackson and Jalen Hurts are making a difference too.
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/16/sports/football/nfl-running-backs.html
November 24th, 2022 at 4:06 PM ^
I think the running game is becoming more important, but I don't know that that will reverse the trend of how RB's themselves are valued, especially since more and more teams are splitting up carries among multiple guys.
The teams with dominant running attacks have focused on building out the offensive line, getting dual threat QB's, and then finding versatile RB's in the 2nd-4th rounds. So the running game is making a comeback, but that doesn't mean RB value is to the same degree
November 23rd, 2022 at 11:38 AM ^
The NFL is trending back to running the ball more this year, although its true that RBs are not highly valued. I think if you're a 3rd or 4th round grade like pundits have claimed for Blake, you go and try to get to your second contract as young as possible.
Here are some great NFL running backs:
Christian McCaffrey
Nick Chubb
Dalvin Cook
Jonathan Taylor
I am sure I am forgetting a few.
November 23rd, 2022 at 11:53 AM ^
Saquon Barkley--though only this year and not previous years.
November 23rd, 2022 at 9:42 AM ^
Hunter stuck around largely because of his gf.
November 23rd, 2022 at 9:45 AM ^
I think Corum absolutely is a 4.4 guy.. he was a complete speed back before this season.
November 23rd, 2022 at 10:42 AM ^
Yeah, agree, this take is odd to me. He has great speed.
November 23rd, 2022 at 11:03 AM ^
Corum has decent speed, but far from great speed. He focused this off-season on bulking up. While the overall results of that decision have been amazing - dude is jacked and can run through tackles, but still has more than enough speed to his the hole and pick up extra yards - his top end speed seems to be down a bit. That said, I think top end speed (40 time) is overrated in terms of measuring RB. Bounce, ability to read blocks and agility (obviously with plus speed) is what you need to succeed as a RB. Look at some of the top RB - most are not the 40-time combine unicorns but powerful dudes who have a combo of size, speed and agility.
November 23rd, 2022 at 10:44 AM ^
Corum may be fast but not absolutely. He has gained girth which serves his NFL resume better than speed and was his largest bullet incoming this year.
He can be caught with the right angle or by a 4.4 DB from behind. There are examples from this year. His pro day number will be 4.4 but I'd eat a lemon if he is any better at the combine. He knows exactly how fast he is.
He is like Hart but shifty. I would expect better NFL numbers than Hart proportionate to the number of hits he can avoid with his change of direction.
November 23rd, 2022 at 10:47 AM ^
He is like Hart but shifty.
Hart had better stop-start/reverse field juking ability, but Corum has far greater acceleration and burst, and obviously much better top-end speed.
November 23rd, 2022 at 11:16 AM ^
Hart was 4.77. Corum can beat that.
November 23rd, 2022 at 11:21 AM ^
Hart was 4.77. Corum can beat that. Darren McFadden ran a 4.33. Both played 3 seasons. The sooner Blake gets to the pros the better.
November 23rd, 2022 at 11:13 AM ^
Corum ran a Lazer timed 4.44 in high school. Guys usually get faster in college.
November 24th, 2022 at 4:08 PM ^
Yeah wouldn't shock me and it could be he looks a bit slower later in the year due to the workload. Still feels like he gets caught from behind a fair amount.
November 23rd, 2022 at 10:18 AM ^
Dickinson likely wasn’t getting drafted or if he was it’d be in the late second round. Corum is going to get drafted in the third or fourth round. Which means he’s in line for a 4 year $4.5M contract including a ~$1M guaranteed signing bonus. He should go to the NFL and pursue his dreams. His stock isn’t getting any higher and he’s just risking injury and lowering his draft stock by coming back to get more miles on his body.
November 23rd, 2022 at 11:14 AM ^
Corum isn’t getting draft on Day Two. Too small, relatively underdeveloped receiving ability, and has two injuries in both years in which he has played.
Edwards is the guy the NFL is drooling over. Good size, speed, and especially receive ability.
November 23rd, 2022 at 11:50 AM ^
This^^^
Hell, No RB is likely to be drafted on Day 1. Not saying it won't happen but it would be a reach. I hope Corum does get paid, but RB's are low priority in today's NFL.
November 23rd, 2022 at 12:02 PM ^
Edwards has more injuries than Corum, by a lot. Durability has to be a question when it comes to DE.
November 23rd, 2022 at 12:45 PM ^
I think Edwards is underutilized - honestly, the coaches need to use his skills more completely and have him in more often, slot, receiver, etc. His ability to get separation and make great catches is something that the offense should be incorporating at least another 5-10 plays a game.
November 23rd, 2022 at 1:23 PM ^
I question if anyone calling Blake small has delved into any moderate or serious weightlifting efforts before. To be 210 at Blake's height you have to be absolutely jacked, he is not small by any means you consider his height to weight ratio.
November 24th, 2022 at 4:09 PM ^
I could definitely see Corum getting drafted in the 3rd or 4th round. So far, that's not where he's being rated in mocks/big boards. If he's a 6th round pick...that's less enticing (although as others have mentioned given shelf life of RB's Corum might still be better off leaving)
November 23rd, 2022 at 10:26 AM ^
Corum needs to go to the league after this season. Of course I’d love to have him back, but his stock isn’t going to get any higher and we all know the short shelf life the NFL RBs have.
He should go make his money and cash in while he can. He can make some NIL money here, but even as a mid-round guy he’ll almost certainly make more money in the league. And not have to worry about school.
November 23rd, 2022 at 9:17 AM ^
Do you think $500K is enough?
Wouldn’t Corum go in the first 3 rounds or am I just being a UM slappy?
November 23rd, 2022 at 9:28 AM ^
During Illinois game, McShay said he projects Corum to 3/4 round.
November 23rd, 2022 at 11:19 AM ^
$2M and he stays
November 23rd, 2022 at 11:54 AM ^
Username checks out!
November 23rd, 2022 at 9:36 AM ^
Unfortunately, really good college RBs have to go when the NFL money is there due to their "life expectantcy" in the NFL. Because of injuries, they just don't last as long as the other position groups and that's not just Blake but every really good CF RB
November 23rd, 2022 at 9:53 AM ^
My thoughts as well. As a RB your NFL shelf-life is extremely short and especially biased to those first few years. Any college RB with a chance of sniffing rounds 1-4 should go and take the paycheck.
November 23rd, 2022 at 10:53 AM ^
I think I read once that the average NFL lifespan is 4 years. And with him getting so many carries in our offense, I think it'd be a mistake for him to not go for the bag asap.
November 23rd, 2022 at 9:56 AM ^
For those who think that Corum is too small to succeed in the pros? That's very possible but not completely impossible. Think Joe Morris. 5' 7", 190lbs. NY Giants, wears a Super Bowl ring.
If you're interested, please see https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Morris_(American_football)
November 23rd, 2022 at 10:09 AM ^
I dont think its his size but his speed. He can still contribute at the pro level but his tackle breaking ability wont be as good in the pros. Without the high end gear he is kind of capped at what he can be.
November 23rd, 2022 at 11:09 AM ^
Respectfully disagree. Morris was not a speed merchant, he was more a bowling ball with low-centered momentum who was tough to "get under" to stop before he picked up 4 to 5. That's how I see Corum at the next level. I don't see him (Corum) finding seams and breaking off big runs in the pros. I hope I see him incorrectly.
November 23rd, 2022 at 10:45 AM ^
Corum is the same height as Austin Ekeler, and he's 10 pounds heavier. I don't think there are concerns with his size, but I probably wouldn't have him in blocking situations per se. Some NFL team is going to benefit from him in a big way.
November 23rd, 2022 at 1:24 PM ^
Well he also has about 20 lbs on him which is a huge difference in muscle mass.
November 23rd, 2022 at 10:22 AM ^
Just for the record I am all for Corum doing the best thing for him and his family so putting my fandom aside the young man should do what is best. I wasn't sure where he sat in draft projections and was wondering if he actually could set himself up with $500K-$1M to come back as a heisman frontrunner and it would actually be well worth it.
I'm just randomly speculating and pontificating.
November 23rd, 2022 at 8:56 AM ^
Saw that he's had a couple of severe injuries on and off the field that have kinda hampered his performance. Not sure how much that has affected his ability to crack the Bama depth chart but something to be aware of before people look at his recruiting ranking
November 23rd, 2022 at 9:48 AM ^
Exactly, I think he broke his foot then was in a pretty bad car wreck which has hampered him a lot
November 23rd, 2022 at 9:02 AM ^
If you read between the lines - this is the "usual" approach taken by Bama and the SEC. A player is nicked up - or - they don't develop to their potential, and the approach taken by the coaching staff is - "you would be better elsewhere - and, oh by the way - we won't be renewing your scholarship for next year."
Four year scholarships - wouldn't it have been nice for the NCAA to "establish a standard" - so, every student athlete - especially those who have incurred an injury - can complete their academic degree. (And, yes - I read that Trey completed his undergraduate degree - so, congratulations to him for this accomplishment.)