Blake Corum (RB2) – Los Angeles Rams, 2025 fantasy outlook

- Role reality: Likely a committee piece behind Kyren Williams. Rams want spread touches; Corum and Jarquez Hunter both in the mix, with Corum possibly handling goal-line and change-of-pace duties when active. Not the clear “bell-cow” option.

- Preseason signals: Looked solid in limited exposure; 2 TDs on 9 carries in Rams-Cowboys (Week 3). Both Corum and Hunter showed well in preseason action, but this is still practice/game-simulation context, not a guarantee of workload.

- 2024 efficiency context: 58 carries for around 200+ yards (low YPC shown in NFC West chatter). 2024 data points suggest limited efficiency and capped upside if used heavily. Improvement needed to earn consistent touches.

- Competition dynamics: Jarquez Hunter is a real threat (explosive profile; Auburn 18.9% ten-yard+ rate cited). Hunter could siphon reps at times; Corum’s edge comes from being ahead in some camp reps and potential for goal-line carries. Williams is the primary back; Corum’s upside hinges on snaps and red-zone role.

- Draft sentiment and value: Many chatter threads treat him as a late-round dart or auction sleeper. Some warn others will bid up (could go $3+ in drafts), so don’t overpay. He’s a classic late-round lottery ticket with clear structural path if Williams misses time or if Corum proves more versatile in McVay’s system.

- 2025 projection (flex/RB2 volatility): 
  - Floor: Low-end flex in standard leagues if he’s phased in behind Williams. 
  - Upside: If he earns a measurable share of rushing attempts, some goal-line carries, and occasional receiving usage, he becomes viable as a risky RB3/flex in weeks without injury to Williams.
  - Ceiling: Substantial only if Williams misses time or Corum capitalizes on a clear red-zone/3rd-down role and the Rams commit more to a 2-back rotation.

- Receiving/usage notes: Unclear pass-catching role is a swing factor. Hunter’s profile suggests receiving upside could be a tie-breaker for Corum’s touches in some games. If Corum adds meaningful receiving value, his weekly floor/upside improves in PPR.

- Practical drafting guidance:
  - In standard leagues: treat Corum as a late-round lottery ticket; don’t overspend.
  - In PPR: neutral-to-slight upside if he seizes passing-down work; but expect limited involvement unless role expands.
  - In auctions: likely a $2–$3 sleeper at best; avoid paying premium given backfield ambiguity.

- Key risk factors:
  - Williams’ incumbency and health; Hunter’s explosiveness; Rams’ stated goal of distributing touches.
  - Corum’s historical efficiency concerns; need for a role upgrade (especially as a receiver) to sustain value.
  - Coaching/roster changes could tilt more toward a true committee.

- Contingency plan:
  - If Williams misses time or Corum shows clear improvement in efficiency and receiving usage, he can push into low-end RB2 or high-end RB3 territory.
  - If not, he remains a deep-league/best-ball depth option with weekly risk.

Bottom line: Corum is a volatile late-round stash with minimal guaranteed workload in 2025. He has upside if the Rams tilt toward a two-back committee with meaningful goal-line usage and any receiving role, but the baseline is limited by Williams’ primacy and Hunter’s explosive potential. Use with caution; don’t chase him higher than a late-round flyer.