All-American, Heisman Trophy contender and Doak Walker Award finalist are excellent superlatives for any college football player. However, Michigan running back Blake Corum takes more pride in his recent accolade. Corum was among the 22 college football players selected for the AFCA Allstate Good Works team for his giving back to the community.

The Wolverines star joined players like Georgia wide receiver Ladd McConkey, Clemson running back Will Shipley, 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 organized a turkey drive for underserved families in Ypsilanti, Michigan and volunteers at the Community, Leadership and Revolution Academy.

Corum called it an honor to join the Allstate Good Works Team. He explained to Fox News Digital, “I’m just someone that believes my purpose on Earth is bigger than football, and I believe my purpose is giving back. 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.”

He continued, “We started with 100 turkeys. Last year, it was 300 turkeys. This year, I’m aiming for 600-7,000 turkeys to give away. Backpack giveaways, back-to-school drives, and free youth football camps in Virginia (Corum’s home state) and Michigan. Christmas giveaways. You name it. I’m trying to get in the community as much as I can.” Corum said he values being present when giving back to his community.

He said, “I believe in being present because, especially with the platform that I have, being present goes a long way. Seeing the smiles on someone’s face and talking to them means a lot. I try to be in the community as much as I can to make a difference.” Corum credits his parents for giving him the mindset to help others. He said he watched them give back to their communities, and watching them helped make him who he is as a person today. He added that being on the list with 21 other members and walking on the same path as former collegiate athletes like Tim Tebow is very special for him.

He said, “Being a part of a team like that with all of these other athletes – it’s an indescribable feeling. Being a captain of my football team was a great honor. And being a part of the Allstate Good Works Team is right up there with it because you’re making a difference. You make a difference in the community; you’re helping change lives.”

Corum continued, “You’re not just on the field playing football, but you’re in the community giving hope to someone that maybe doesn’t have hope or someone’s been down for a while – you’re there making them laugh and smile.” To be so young yet willing to bless others is wonderful. College football fans can vote for the team captain until Nov. 22.