Blake Corum announces decision to return to Michigan for 2023 season
Michigan running back Blake Corum has officially announced he will return for another season in Ann Arbor.
On Monday, the Wolverines star ball carrier took to Twitter, “Run it back! Go Blue,” he wrote, accompanying a heartfelt letter to Michigan faithful.
Corum began his career at Michigan in 2020 as the No. 11 running back and No. 117 overall player in the class according to On3 Consensus. Additionally, Corum was the No. 6 recruit out of Maryland coming out of high school.
In his first season in a starring role, Corum finished with 952 rushing yards and 11 rushing touchdowns, helping Michigan get to their first College Football Playoff appearance.
That set high expectations for Blake Corum entering his third season with the Wolverines in 2022, as he was considered one of the top running back prospects in the 2023 NFL Draft. He didn’t disappoint, capturing Heisman buzz before an injury ended his season with 1,463 rushing yards and 18 rushing touchdowns.
All that sets up for Blake Corum to return as one of college football’s best running backs once again.
More on the 2023 NFL Draft
The 2023 NFL Draft is set to take place from Thursday, April 27 through Saturday, April 29 in Kansas City, Missouri. The event will be held at the plaza just outside of Union Station.
Round 1 of the NFL Draft is set to begin at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, Apr. 27. Rounds 2-3 will begin at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, Apr. 28, and Rounds 4-7 will begin at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, Apr. 29. The draft will be broadcasted throughout the weekend on both ESPN and NFL Network.
To be eligible for the NFL Draft, players must be at least three years removed from their final year of high school while having used up their collegiate eligibility. Underclassmen are able to request league approval to become eligible for the draft, as are players who have graduated prior to using up all of their collegiate eligibility. 100 underclassmen were approved for last year’s draft. 73 of those 100 underclassmen were granted special eligibility while 27 of them were underclassmen who had completed their college degrees.
The 2023 NFL scouting combine will take place from Feb. 28 through March 6 in Indianapolis.