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Demond Claiborne

RB

Demond Claiborne came into the league as a 6th-round selection (198th overall) in 2026, drafted out of Wake Forest. He's currently with MIN, in his 1st season in the league. Speed is his calling card, grading in the 90th percentile among his peers.

Size

5'10", 188#

College

Wake Forest

Draft

Rd 6, 198th overall (2026)

Seasons

2026–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
41.6

21th percentile among RBs · limited sample

4 games · 8 touches

Volume×0.1-0.71
Receiving×0.14-0.48
Total EPA×0.24-0.13
Conversion×0.1-0.68
Ball security×0.06+0.17
Yards/carry×0.12-0.40
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-0.46

2026 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed90▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst51▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agilityno data▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).

Size10▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Rushing

Rush Efficiency24▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry27▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion18▶

(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.

Receiving

Receiving26▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.

Impact

Ball Security54▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume35▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency35▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026MIN41.641328

Career profile

Demond Claiborne has appeared in 4 regular-season games across 1 NFL season on file, all with MIN.

He has rushed for 13 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 2 passes for 8 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Career highs (regular season)

2026 splits

regular season

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 2CHI1 rec, 2 yds, 0 TD46.7
Week 3TB1 rush yds, 0 TD38
Week 4MIA12 rush yds, 0 TD46.1
Week 5NO1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD48.4

Demond Claiborne — common questions

What position does Demond Claiborne play?
Demond Claiborne is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Demond Claiborne played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Demond Claiborne has played for MIN (2026).
Where did Demond Claiborne go to college?
Demond Claiborne played college football at Wake Forest.
When was Demond Claiborne drafted?
Demond Claiborne was selected in round 6, 198th overall, of the 2026 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Demond Claiborne scored?
Demond Claiborne has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Demond Claiborne's ScoutIndex Rating?
Demond Claiborne rated 41.6 for 2026, the 21st percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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