Demond Claiborne

Minnesota Vikings
Running Back

Personal

Age	22
Birthdate	October 9, 2003
Height	5'11"
Weight	188 lb

Draft

College	Wake Forest
Year	2026
Pick	Round: 6, Overall: 198
Team	MIN

Fantasy Value

Week 1 Projections
Carries	Yards	Touchdowns
1.61	7.07	0.05

You can see where those projections compare to other RBs in our Running Back Rankings.

Player News

Demond Claiborne: Demond Claiborne Appears Locked into RB3 Role

Minnesota Vikings rookie running back Demond Claiborne totaled eight carries for 18 yards and added seven yards through the air in the 13-3 preseason loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Claiborne has been inefficient in both preseason games, averaging just 2.6 yards per carry on 20 carries. However, the sixth-round pick played all 19 snaps with J.J. McCarthy and the second-team offense, while Zavier Scott entered the game afterward. While both veterans Aaron Jones Sr. and Jordan Mason are expected to handle the backfield early in the season, Claiborne offers more speed and explosiveness than the other two. Injuries will likely be needed for the rookie to find the field this season, but Claiborne is a player to keep an eye on.

Aug. 22, 2026 7:39 PM EST