RB Commit Blake Corum Highlighted as "Rivals100 Riser" After Outstanding Senior Season
Source: https://n.rivals.com/news/rivals100-riser-michigan-commit-blake-corum
Posted on there 5 hours ago and is free content. Includes a small highlight video. Young man looks the part and has some solid field vision and cut-back ability, as well as speed in the open field. Can be a difference-maker and our big play guy.
Looking forward to Blake in blue and hope he gets much more shine next season! We need play makers!
December 3rd, 2019 at 5:28 PM ^
Have them now. Ronnie Bell, Giles Jackson, Mike Sainristil, Eamonn Dennis, AJ Henning, Roman Wilson, Corum, Charbonnet. That's a ton of speed and playmaking ability.
December 3rd, 2019 at 6:15 PM ^
I really like Dennis at WR, but with the current bodies at the position, I would want to play him at corner. We need speed at the position and Dennis projects well to both positions. I also hope that George Johnson from the 2019 class goes that route. With both Jackson and Sainristil finding a role in the offense this year, I don’t see him jumping up on the WR depth chart soon and he could definitely find a role at corner.
December 3rd, 2019 at 6:23 PM ^
I'd be fine with that too. I know Dennis played corner but did Johnson? Henning and Wilson provide too much speed to not play.
December 3rd, 2019 at 7:32 PM ^
Johnson was a QB in high school. He showed some hands at camps but he was new to WR this year.
December 3rd, 2019 at 7:47 PM ^
We need explosive playmakers at the RB position. The jury is still out on Charnonnet, but all other RB options are nothing but average B10 running backs. Nothing special. Nothing elite. Nothing explosive. Zero risk to take it to the house.
There isn't one single Top 20 team that would be saying "Man...I wish we had Haskins as our RB!". RB is easily one of the least talented position groups on the entire team.
I hope Blake comes in and adds a true threat to our offense. Been a LONG time since a RB was a true threat.
December 3rd, 2019 at 8:16 PM ^
Furthermore, if you want to know why OSU is destroying us year after year, count the number of OSU commits before you get to Blake Corum. It will make you depressed.
December 3rd, 2019 at 8:35 PM ^
The jury is still out on a true frown who had 642 yards on 4.7 ypc? Honestly, just because he didn’t have giant home run TDs, he has great feet, patience, and vision. He may not be a speed burner, but the only reason he didn’t do more were 1) our inconsistency with playcalling the run game/desire to limit carries, and 2) his rumored knee issue.
Haskins became a kind of straight line power runner with speed, but Charbonnet is deceptively quick and smooth in his cuts. Heal that knee and give him another offseason to gain speed and he will be great. JK Dobbins had a very good freshman year but noted himself that he got leaner and gained speed after his sophomore year. Charbonnet has that kind of work ethic, where he projects to improve and not regress in year 2.
December 3rd, 2019 at 9:53 PM ^
Charbonnet gets a "hall pass" if he was injured. If not, he looks to be a good / solid back, but not elite. Almost nobody is Saquon Barkley. Almost nobody comes in with good speed, quickness and agility...and then through working out...becomes elite. Never count on someone to be the exception...count on someone to be the rule.
I would bet my entire 401K after seeing Charbonnet this year that he will be a good running back, but not an elite / NFL running back. He isn't even in the same ballpark as Dobbins. I don't see 2 more years changing that fact.
December 4th, 2019 at 9:22 AM ^
On many runs this year, Charbonnet looked stuck in mud.
Im not sure we still have THAT running back that we need. Turner looks more explosive, but also runs into walls, does not see holes, and fumbles. Where is Kelly Baraka when we need him?
December 3rd, 2019 at 8:12 PM ^
Cornelius Johnson on the outside as well. A lot of young player makers on the come up
December 3rd, 2019 at 5:29 PM ^
Should add to a solid young backfield. Dudes pretty legit
December 3rd, 2019 at 5:45 PM ^
I look forward to him averaging 3.2 yards a carry for his career here!
(Sorry, that was uncalled for. I’m still bitter/sad)
December 3rd, 2019 at 6:36 PM ^
Wouldn't you just shit your clown pants if he doubles your comment and averages 6.4 ypc or higher ?.
(Apology accepted, on behalf of the board).
GO BLUE
December 3rd, 2019 at 6:34 PM ^
Does OSU have another person like Dobbins on their roster at rb? Seems like the next guy in was a bigger, run over you type back. They went seamlessly from Curtis Samuel to Dobbins
December 3rd, 2019 at 6:59 PM ^
Worry not. They can always find a 5* in the portal... Granted immediate eligibility because he was unhappy with the prior school's meal plan.
December 3rd, 2019 at 7:11 PM ^
Let's not forget the heart warming story of JK Dobbins recruitment, as told by Gus Johnson. According to Gus, JK committed to OSU without even visiting the school cause he was just so blown away that THE OSU would offer him. The kid had offers from Texas, Oklahoma, Alabama, etc. but OSU calls and he commits without a visit? That's a $100K check clearing and an immediate commitment. But thanks for insulting my intelligence Gus.
December 3rd, 2019 at 7:24 PM ^
Totally tuned out Gus and his JK story.
Your version sounds about right.
Are you from Greenville Michigan?
December 3rd, 2019 at 10:49 PM ^
There were a few uncomfortable tales coming from Gus regarding JK’s life journey to this point.
December 3rd, 2019 at 7:17 PM ^
This kid has that “it” factor that can’t be taught. He’s a natural RB. He doesn’t seem to have elite speed but has excellent vision and the ability to make people miss. He’s a good fit for this style of offense and will look good lining up behind ZC after ZC moves to FB.
December 3rd, 2019 at 7:45 PM ^
Corum's senior film really does look outstanding. Slippery runner with the ability to take it the distance; compliments what Haskins and Charbonnet bring really, really well.
Think he will be a good one.
December 3rd, 2019 at 8:25 PM ^
Can he play defense?
December 3rd, 2019 at 8:39 PM ^
It will be awesome when he comes here and we under utilize him. I don't understand why our backs are hardly used in the passing game. I'm pretty sure we are one of the few teams in the country in which none of our running backs had a receiving touchdown
December 3rd, 2019 at 10:30 PM ^
Michigan has zero concerns from a skill position standpoint. Just check that O Line
December 4th, 2019 at 6:42 AM ^
That film tells me he has explosive burst when hitting the hole, good vision & cutback ability, but he’s not hitting homeruns when he has the open field....looked up his 40 time and it says he ran a 4.62. That wouldn’t be a problem if he was 220, but he’s 180....I’m sure he’ll be productive here, but we need legit gamebreakers in the backfield. Haven’t had one since Shoelace. Hell, even MSU had Jeremy Langford who ran a 4.33.
December 4th, 2019 at 9:55 AM ^
Is he faster than Charbonnet? Don't get me wrong. I like Charbonnet, but he just doesn't seem like a home run threat.