Who are Blake Corum's parents? Meet James and Christina Corum

Who are Blake Corum's parents? Meet James and Christina Corum

Most parents are thrilled to see their children doing exploits more than they managed in their prime, which is the case for Blake Corum's parents. The couple sacrificed many financial and other resources to ensure their children got the best in life and prepared them for the future.

Blake Corum in a drill during the NFL Combine
Blake Corum and his parents. Photo: Kevin Sabitus on Getty Images, @james.corum.3 on Facebook (modified by author)
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Blake Nolan Corum is a famous American footballer who plays for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League. Before his draft into the NFL in 2024, he reportedly threw out the ceremonial first pitch at a Detroit Tigers baseball game at Comerica Park. Having won the hearts of many football fans, interests have been drawn into who his parents are, though Blake Corum's parents' photos are rarely seen online.

Profile summary

Full name

Blake Nolan Corum

Nickname

Blake the Great, The Funk Master

Gender

Male

Date of birth

25 November 2000

Age

23 years old (as of 2024)

Zodiac sign

Sagittarius

Place of birth

Marshall, Virginia, United States of America

Current residence

United States of America

Nationality

American

Ethnicity

Mixed

Religion

Christianity

Sexuality

Straight

Height

5'8" in (173 cm)

Weight

205 lbs (93 kg)

Hair colour

Dark brown

Eye colour

Black

Mother

Christina Corum

Father

James Corum

Siblings

Three sisters (Skye, Starr, Rainn)

Relationship status

Dating

Girlfriend

Makiah Shipp

School

St. Vincent Pallotti, Saint Frances Academy

College/University

Michigan

Profession

National Football League player

Year of draft

2024

Pick

83

Round

3

Club

Los Angeles Rams (2024–present)

Net worth

$5 million

Social media

Instagram

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Who are Blake Corum’s parents?

The running back's parents are James and Christina Corum. The lovers are different in their involvement in sporting activities but manage this dynamic to cater to their children's needs according to their respective strengths.

Did Blake Corum's dad play football?

Blake Corum's dad was a former National Football League player in the 1980s. As a sports legend, his influence over the NFL player's sporting prowess cannot be understated.

Blake Corum's facts
Fast facts on Blake Corum. Photo: @blake_corum24 on Instagram (modified by author)
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James Corum's NFL career was notable in the 1980s when he played for the Los Angeles Rams and was renowned for his incredible skill. His experience significantly impacted Blake's career, culminating in success.

Blake Corum's mom, Christina Corum, was his athletic mentor. Despite being a housewife, she provided the necessary emotional support that aided his sports career.

Where do Blake Corum's parents live?

In November 2021, Blake Corum's parents reportedly became proud owners of a new house in Warrenton, VA. According to the papers, the NFL player's grandfather previously owned the house, and his parents already lived there. They eventually raised the funds to buy the house and took over the deed.

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Where does Blake Corum come from?

Blake Corum's nationality is American, and he was born and raised in Virginia, United States of America.

More so, Blake Corum's ethnicity is also reportedly mixed due to his parentage. His father is African-American, while his mother is white.

Did Blake Corum grow up on a farm?

Blake Corum's family lived in a small town in Marshall, Virginia. The environment also greatly influenced the NFL player's character. The family's residence in Marshall included a horse farm managed by Blake's maternal grandfather, David Pierce.

The farm is the property of the deceased Jack Kent Cooke. The NFL player loves the farmhouse so much that he tattooed The Red House on his left arm. During an interview session he granted, he said the following:

I was never inside. I liked growing up there, just because I felt like I was by myself. No one's going to bother you.

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Blake Corum and his family
Blake Corum and his family. Photo: @blake_corum24 on Instagram, Jayne Kamin-Oncea on Getty Images (modified by author)
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His mother, in a separate interview, corroborated the statement. She said the following:

This kid probably was in middle school and he was like, 'I'm going to buy that farm, mom. There are certain things he's dreamed of that motivate him and keep him going. His great memories, a lot of them are from the farm. He would go outside and jump on a mower. He loved looking for frogs down by the creek.

How many siblings does Blake Corum have?

Blake Corum’s siblings are three girls: Skye, Starr, and Rainn. Like him, the girls are athletes. Skye was a record holder in softball at Fauquier High School before playing for Virginia State University. Starr is a cheerleader at Fauquier High, while Rainn is a high school volleyball player.

The siblings share a strong bond that reflects the supportive environment facilitated by their parents.

Aside from his football ambition, Blake Corum's parents have also inspired him with an entrepreneurial spirit. He owns three homes and an apartment complex in partnership with his father. He also improves his net worth by using his name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights.

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Source: Briefly News

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Favour Adeaga (Lifestyle writer) Dr. Favour Adeaga is an author, speaker, and coach. He graduated with a degree in Mass Communication from The Polytechnic, Ibadan, Nigeria. He did his internship at The Nation Newspaper and taught diploma students in Newspaper and Magazine courses at the Nasarawa State University, Keffi. He has curated the facts and life hacks category since 2018. Dr Favour is the author of several books available on Amazon. He currently lives in Nigeria. Email: favouradeaga@gmail.com