Michigan RB Corum says he’s all set for 2023

• Tom VanHaaren, ESPN Staff WriterJul 27, 2023, 01:54 PM ET Close ESPN

• personnel writer Joined ESPN in 2011
• Finished from Central Michigan

INDIANAPOLIS– Michigan running back Blake Corum states he has been cleared by his physician to go back to bet the Wolverines.

“I had a physician’s consultation recently, and I think he cleared me. I might have to confirm to ensure that was the last appointment, but I’m cleared,” Corum told reporters Thursday at Big 10 media days. “But I believe I’m good. Now it’s just being clever, going into camp and doing whatever I need to do to ensure this team remains in the very best position to win and assault the season.”

Corum injured his left knee Nov. 19 versus Illinois. He attempted to play against Ohio State however was gotten rid of from the game after 2 plays and has not played considering that, missing the Big Ten national championship and the Wolverines’ College Football Playoff appearance.Despite missing time

and splitting carries with Donovan Edwards, Corum still ran for 1,463 lawns and 18 goals last season while ending up seventh in Heisman Trophy ballot. He made headings when he chose to go back to Michigan for his last season instead of try his hand at the NFL, and he is now seeing his effort in rehabbing his knee pay off.Editor’s Picks 1 Related”A couple weeks ago, that’s when I realized that the majority of my speed was returning,” Corum said.” And after that

I began

feeling the burst. There was definitely a point in time where I resembled,’ OK, I like where this is heading.'”Corum has actually put his trust in the coaching staff, leaning into the experience running backs coach Mike Hart had from his playing career. “He understands how to manage how many representatives and things like that,”Corum stated.”I’m not worried about that. I’m going into camp with the state of mind

of I’m totally recovered. If they desire me to do a hitting drill, I’ll do a hitting drill.” Corum and Edwards are both returning for the 2023 season in what ought to be among college football’s finest running back duos. And Corum has no concerns that he can get back to the level he was at in 2022.” I’m me now. It’s no longer, Blake has a bad knee, “Corum said.” My knee is great, my knee is perfect, and I’m simply ready for some ball now

. “