3 Michigan Players Jim Harbaugh Should Draft for the Chargers in 2024

2. Blake Corum, RB

Chargers fans are well aware about Austin Ekeler's impending exit. He's made it clear he's going to test the waters in free agency, and it'd be no surprise if LA lets him walk without much of an effort to retain him.

One of the main reasons behind that approach is the fact running backs are easily replaceable in the draft. If a team hits on an RB, especially in later rounds, you're getting a player who's providing a lot more value than their rookie-scale contract -- making overpaying for a veteran a poor financial decision.

If the Chargers do move on from Ekeler, Harbaugh could easily turn to beloved Michigan runner Blake Corum as his lead back once again in the pros.

Corum's been one of the best players in the country over the past two years. Across 27 games as a junior and senior, he racked up an insane 45 TDs and 2,708 yards on the ground. That led to a pair of top-10 finishes in Heisman voting to end his collegiate career.

One thing that will give some scouts pause is his size at just 5-foot-8 and 213 pounds. He wouldn't be the first undersized college RB to wow against lesser competition and then struggle in the NFL -- just look at Deuce Vaughn this season.

However, Corum's pure rushing ability is undeniable. Harbaugh has better knowledge than anyone on how to get the most out of the Virginia native, too, which could make this a home run pick.