RB - Minnesota Vikings
- 5' 10"
- 188 lbs
- Age 22
- Wake Forest
60°- Wk Rank (ECR)
- RB #62
- Proj.
- 2.4 pts
- Matchup (?)
Availability
Demond Claiborne ran for one yard on three carries in the Vikings 23-16 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday.
Fantasy Impact
Claiborne saw some more run with Jordan Mason (thumb) on IR. He remains a pure stash for fantasy managers.
Demond Claiborne caught his only target for two yards in the Vikings' 9-3 win over the Chicago Bears in Week 2.
Fantasy Impact
Claiborne struggled to make an impact in his debut, finishing second to last on the team in touches in the win. The running back remains more of a risky handcuff option for No. 1 running back Aaron Jones Sr., with a Week 3 contest against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers up next.
Demond Claiborne practiced in full pads on the rehab field Monday.
Fantasy Impact
The rookie is expected to compete for the RB3 role in the Vikings backfield.
The Minnesota Vikings have selected RB Demond Claiborne with the No. 198 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Fantasy Impact
Claiborne earned All-ACC honors at Wake Forest in 2025 after rushing for 907 yards and 10 touchdowns as a senior. He finished his four-year career with 2,599 yards rushing and 26 scores with the Demon Deacons. He has breakaway 4.37 speed and uses his compact frame to locate lanes and find holes. He also caught 55 passes out of the backfield in his career and brings some return game experience with two career kick returns for touchdowns.
