Michigan's Blake Corum making an impact off the field, realizes bigger purpose than football

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Heisman Trophy contender, All-American and Doak Walker Award finalist are great superlatives for any college football star. For Michigan running back Blake Corum, he takes more pride in his recent accolade.

Corum was among the 22 college football players who were selected for the AFCA Allstate Good Works team for how he has given back to his community. The Wolverines star joined players like Clemson running back Will Shipley, Georgia wide receiver Ladd McConkey and other players from across the NCAA college football landscape on the list, along with Maryland head coach Mike Locksley.

The 22-year-old has orchestrated a turkey drive for underserved families in Ypsilanti, Michigan, and is a volunteer at the Community, Leadership and Revolution Academy. Corum called it an honor to be a part of the Allstate Good Works Team.

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Michigan Blake Corum, #2, in action, looks on from the bench vs East Carolina during game played at Michigan Stadium. Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Erick W. Rasco/Sports Illustrated via Getty Images)

"I’m just someone that believes my purpose on Earth is bigger than football and I believe my purpose is giving back," Corum explained to Fox News Digital. "I’ve been blessed throughout my whole life, but especially now through NIL to be able to give back to the community – especially the community that is less fortunate.

"Throughout the year, I do my big turkey drive which has gone up each and every year. We started with 100 turkeys. Last year, was 300 turkeys. This year, I’m aiming for 600-7,000 turkeys to give away. Backpack giveaways, back-to-school drives, free youth