Los Angeles Rams training camp just wrapped up at Loyola Marymount University, and if you’re a Rams fan, you’ve gotta be talking about Blake Corum. This dude is making a serious case to swipe the primary running back job from Kyren Williams, and it might happen way sooner than anyone expected. Corum’s performance has been that impactful, making Williams’ future in LA look shakier by the day.
Corum’s Explosive Ascent at Running Back
Is it a stretch to think Corum takes over as the main back this season? Honestly, no. Corum looks absolutely chiseled, shedding weight, which is wild because he was already the more explosive guy a year ago. You saw that burst, that vision, right? Now, imagine him with even more agility. He’s been on a path to earn that RB#1 spot for 2026 and beyond. While it might not be Week 1, the writing’s on the wall for Williams. This could realistically be his last season in Los Angeles if Corum keeps this up. The team needs that kind of consistent, game-breaking talent, and Corum has delivered in a big way during camp.
Receiver vs. Corner Battles and Defensive Depth
Beyond the running back drama, camp was electric with battles everywhere, especially between receivers and corners. Puka Nacua and Davante Adams were going head-to-head every single day against Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson. Seriously, these matchups were showstoppers! Both sides had their moments, winning individual reps, but the real winner was the Rams organization. That level of competition just raises everyone’s game. Nacua and Adams look like they haven’t missed a beat from 2025, and getting them a clean bill of health is paramount for the season ahead. McDuffie and Watson? They’re exactly as advertised, no buyer’s remorse there.
But wait, there’s more happening in the secondary. While McDuffie and Watson got all the hype, Cam Lampkin and Emmanuel Forbes have consistently drawn praise across practices. Fans might even see Forbes out there more than they expect, especially with the Rams planning to deploy McDuffie in a variety of ways, potentially in the slot. If McDuffie moves inside, someone has to play outside, and Forbes has stepped up when given the chance. That’s a huge, encouraging sign, especially since the team needs as many outside corners as possible because they’re short on numbers. Lampkin, an outside corner, entered camp with an advantage due to his positional value over guys like Josh Wallace. He’s been an absolute ballhawk and is definitely someone to keep an eye on during preseason.
The Rams’ training camp at Loyola Marymount is done, and now they’re heading back to Woodland Hills. The team is set to face the Dallas Cowboys in a joint practice session on Tuesday, which will be another massive test for these guys. Keep an eye out for news on Aaron Donald too; he’s expected to make an announcement in the coming weeks about his return to football. These roster battles, especially the one heating up at running back, are setting the stage for what looks like a wild preseason.
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Originally reported by Turf Show Times.
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