Blake Corum

Blake Corum enters the 2026 fantasy season as one of the better late-round running back targets because his role for the Rams looks stable and valuable. Recent previews still peg him as the No. 2 back behind Kyren Williams, with enough weekly involvement to matter as a flex in deeper leagues and enough handcuff appeal to spike in value if anything happens to Williams.

The biggest selling point is that Corum is no longer just a pure stash; he’s being drafted in the RB3 range in many formats, with expert ranks and projections clustered around the RB33-RB35 area and mid-round fantasy value. That makes him a practical pick for managers who want touchdown upside without paying for a full-time starter, especially in builds that wait on running back.

His ceiling still comes from contingent value. Multiple 2026 previews note that if Williams misses time, Corum could jump into weekly must-start territory, and his current profile already suggests he can provide useful standalone production even without an injury ahead of him. The tradeoff is that he does not project as a high-volume receiving back, so his week-to-week floor will depend heavily on touchdowns and rushing efficiency.

For fantasy managers, the takeaway is simple: Corum is a strong RB4 or flex target with upside, and one of the better insurance policies in the draft. If you roster him, you’re betting on an efficient role in a productive offense now, with the chance for a much bigger payoff if the Rams’ backfield opens up later in the year.