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Draft Scouting Report
Pro Comparison: Tyler Badie
Summary
Demond Claiborne projects more as a depth option early in his career, as his lack of mass limits his three-down potential. Claiborne can make defenders miss in open space and catch passes out of the backfield.
About
- 2025: Second-team All-ACC
- Career: 2,599 rushing yards (fourth in Wake Forest history)
Strengths
- Good ankle fluidity to break down defenders in open space.
- Does a good job hopping gaps and bursting to daylight.
- Good top-end speed to take it the distance.
Weaknesses
- Good hands as a receiver but limited range in the passing game.
- Lacks ideal mass to hold up in pass protection, though he’s willing to step up.
- Will bury himself inside rather than bouncing runs outside at times.
Combine Data
- 40-yard dash: 4.37 seconds
- Broad jump: 10 feet, 2 inches
Top Demond Claiborne News
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Vikings' Demond Claiborne: Scooped by Vikings
The Vikings selected Claiborne in the sixth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 198th overall.
Claiborne brings a dynamic skillset to Minnesota after four years at Wake Forest -- two as a starter. The 22-year-old is a patient runner with the speed (4.37 40-yard dash) to break open a play when he sees daylight. At 5-foot-10, 188 pounds, he doesn't project as a consistent threat between the tackles, but there's clear upside if the Vikings can get him into space. Over his final two seasons, Claiborne rushed 407 times for 1,956 yards and 21 touchdowns while adding 51 receptions for 194 yards and two scores. Claiborne could earn his keep in a third-down role if he can tidy up his pass blocking, but it's a crowded room for now with 31-year-old Aaron Jones leading the way ahead of Jordan Mason and Zavier Scott.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 5-10, 188 lbs |
| Birthplace: Aylett, VA |
| Age: 22 |
| Class: Senior |