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Michigan running back Blake Corum going to the Los Angeles Rams

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(CBS DETROIT) - Michigan running back Blake Corum will be heading to Los Angeles to play for the Rams after being selected in the third round of the NFL Draft.

Corum dominated in his last season with the Wolverines, starting in all 15 games and leading the team with 258 rushes for 1,245 yards and 27 touchdowns.

Corum's selection was followed by two more Wolverines who were drafted on Friday. 

Wide receiver Roman Wilson and guard Zak Zinter were selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, respectively.

A total of seven Wolverine players have been drafted in the last two days. On Thursday, quarterback J.J. McCarthy was selected in the first round on Thursday to the Minnesota Vikings.

Additionally, Western Michigan defensive end Marshawn Kneeland was picked by the Dallas Cowboys.

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