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Minnesota Vikings RB Demond Claiborne

Vikings Select RB Demond Claiborne With No. 198 Pick In 2026 NFL Draft

The Minnesota Vikings select Wake Forest Demon Deacons running back in Round 6 of the 2026 NFL Draft with the No. 198 overall pick (via a trade with the New England Patriots).

Player Bio

RB Demond Claiborne

RB Demond Claiborne

Wake Forest | Senior | Round 6, Pick 17

Overview
Claiborne is a twitched-up, elusive slasher who can turn minimal gains into explosive runs. He's creative in tight quarters, using lateral agility and sudden feet to escape trouble. While willing to run between the tackles, his lack of size and strength limits his effectiveness in that area. His unpredictable nature -- sometimes pulling runs off-track when profit is available -- might frustrate coaches, but it also generates unexpected chunk plays. He projects as a middle-round, change-of-pace option and complementary back who can inject much-needed juice into a dull, predictable running game.

Via Lance Zierlein, NFL.com