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 Profiles as a Worthy Dynasty Stash Candidate Entering 2026

After recording 1,047 scrimmage yards and 10 touchdowns on 207 touches across 12 games in his senior season at Wake Forest, running back Demond Claiborne was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the sixth round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Claiborne is unlikely to see significant playing time in Minnesota as a rookie, as he enters the year with veterans Aaron Jones Sr. and Jordan Mason both firmly ahead of him on the running back depth chart. However, neither Jones Sr. nor Mason is currently under contract with the Vikings beyond the 2026 season. Claiborne is undersized for an NFL running back, but he brings a speed element that could allow him to establish himself as a key piece of the Minnesota offense going forward. Given the clear long-term opportunity available in the Vikings backfield, Claiborne profiles as a worthy late-round dart throw for dynasty managers in rookie drafts.

Jun. 26, 2026 8:48 AM EST