Skip to Main Content
player headshot
  • MIN
  • #21
  • RB

Demond Claiborne

  • YDS 13
  • YDS/G 3.3
  • TD 0

Player Bio

HT/WT: 5-10, 188 lbs
Birthplace: Aylett, VA
Age: 23
School: Wake Forest
Experience: R

Next Game

Mon, Nov 9 @ 8:15 pm ET |
ABC
vs Buffalo Bills (6-1-0)
  • U.S. Bank Stadium
regional restrictions may apply
Now Playing
Share Video
Link copied!
  • Image thumbnail
    1:46

    Potential Landing Spots for Derrick Henry

  • Image thumbnail
    1:16

    Who Will Giants Select In 6th Round Of NFL Draft?

  • Image thumbnail
    1:23

    Top Trade Destinations for Khalil Mack: No. 2 Bills

  • Image thumbnail
    0:52

    NFL Trade Deadline: Could Roquan Smith Be on the Move?

  • Image thumbnail
    1:58

    Is the NFC North the Best Division in Football?

  • Image thumbnail
    1:51

    Lions' Jack Campbell Has Full Movement in Lower Body

  • Image thumbnail
    1:05

    Who Needs to Make a Splash Ahead of the NFL Trade Deadline?

  • Image thumbnail
    2:25

    NFL Week 9 Picks: MNF Bills at Vikings

  • Image thumbnail
    2:32

    NFL Week 9 Picks: SNF Buccaneers at Bears

  • Image thumbnail
    1:21

    Breaking Down the NFC Playoff Picture

  • Image thumbnail
    8:01

    Who will win the NFC North? | Set, Hut!

  • Image thumbnail
    8:45

    Can anyone stop Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears? | Set, Hut!

  • Image thumbnail
    1:26

    Could All Four NFC North Teams Make the Playoffs?

  • Image thumbnail
    2:39

    NFL Week 9 Picks: Texans at Chargers

  • Image thumbnail
    1:52

    NFL Week 9 Picks: Browns at Saints

  • Image thumbnail
    0:53

    Should the Broncos Trade for Jonathan Taylor?

  • Image thumbnail
    1:47

    Vikings Offense Hits Obstacle With Kyler Murray Injury

  • Image thumbnail
    1:34

    NFL Trade Prediction: Kirk Cousins to the Vikings?

  • Image thumbnail
    1:47

    NFL Trade Prediction: Jonathan Taylor to the Broncos

This page may contain affiliate links. If you click a link and sign up, make a deposit, place a wager, or make a trade, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.

2026 Rushing

STATS ATT
Rushing Attempts
YDS
Rushing Yards
AVG
Average Yards per Rush
TD
Rushing Touchdowns
LNG
Longest Rush
FL
Fumbles Lost
Regular Season 6 13 2.2 0 8 0

Top Demond Claiborne News

  • Vikings' Demond Claiborne: Inactive for Week 7

    Claiborne (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Colts.

    Claiborne is a healthy scratch for Week 7 due to the return of Jordan Mason. Mason has recovered from his thumb injury and is all set to resume his role as the backup running back to Aaron Jones, making Claiborne largely obsolete for the Vikings' offense.

    ... See More ... See Less
  • Vikings' Demond Claiborne: Quiet outing in win

    Claiborne carried the ball three times for 12 yards during Minnesota's win over the Dolphins on Sunday.

    Claiborne continued to serve a limited role behind Aaron Jones even with Jordan Mason (thumb) on injured reserve. Claiborne will look to be more involved offensively during next week's matchup versus the Saints.

    ... See More ... See Less
  • Vikings' Demond Claiborne: Minimal usage in win

    Claiborne caught his sole target for two yards in Sunday's 9-3 win over the Bears.

    Claiborne is the No. 2 running back behind Aaron Jones while Jordan Mason (thumb) recovers on IR. The 22-year-old saw just two offensive snaps in Sunday's game, meaning DeeJay Dallas could have a shot at claiming the backup role from the sixth-rounder in the future.

    ... See More ... See Less
  • Vikings' Demond Claiborne: In line for larger role sans Mason

    Claiborne was a healthy scratch for the Vikings' Week 1 win over the Packers, but he's in line for a larger role for at least the next four games after Jordan Mason (thumb) was placed on injured reserve, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

    Mason, Aaron Jones and DeeJay Dallas were Minnesota's three active running backs for Sunday's 39-22 win over Green Bay, with Claiborne observing the game in street clothes. Mason's injury means Jones is the clear RB1 on the roster while the former is sidelined, but Claiborne will be in the mix for backup duties, with Dallas -- who was signed to the Vikings' active roster from the practice squad Wednesday -- being the rookie sixth-rounder's main competition. The Vikings hit the road for a Week 2 NFC North tilt this Sunday against the Bears, whose defense gave up 478 total yards -- including 125 rushing yards -- to the Panthers in a 59-37 Week 1 win for Chicago.

    ... See More ... See Less
  • Vikings' Demond Claiborne: Won't make NFL debut Week 1

    Claiborne (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Packers, Craig Peters of the Vikings' official site reports.

    Claiborne, a sixth-round selection of the Vikings in the 2026 NFL Draft, will have to wait until Week 2 against the Bears on Sunday, Sept. 20, to make his regular-season debut. With Claiborne inactive for Week 1, DeeJay Dallas will serve as the Vikings' RB3 behind Aaron Jones and Jordan Mason.

    ... See More ... See Less
  • Vikings' Demond Claiborne: Does little with eight carries

    Claiborne rushed eight times for 21 yards in the Vikings' 34-6 preseason loss to the Broncos on Friday. He also returned two kickoffs for 55 yards.

    The rookie sixth-round pick drew the start and carried the ball on the Vikings' first two plays from scrimmage. Claiborne was given ample opportunity this preseason, rushing 28 times for 73 yards and adding a seven-yard reception on his only target. While Claiborne found running room at a premium, he did average 25.2 yards on his five kickoff returns, and special teams may be his ticket to a spot on the initial 53-man roster.

    ... See More ... See Less
  • Vikings' Demond Claiborne: Bottled up in preseason loss

    Claiborne turned eight carries into 18 yards and caught his lone target for seven yards during the Vikings' 13-3 loss to the Ravens on Saturday. He also returned one kickoff for 21 yards.

    The rookie sixth-rounder was listed as the starter while veterans Aaron Jones and Jordan Mason observed Saturday's game from the sidelines. Claiborne's longest carry of the night went for nine yards, but he combined for only nine yards over his other seven rushes. Through two preseason games, the Wake Forest product has turned 20 carries into 52 yards (2.6 YPC) while adding 71 yards on three kickoff returns. Jones and Mason both figure to see the bulk of the Vikings' workload out of the backfield this season, so most of Claiborne's playing time may come on special teams as a returner on kickoffs.

    ... See More ... See Less

NFC North Standings

Team Div Overall
2-1-0 6-1-0
0-2-0 6-2-0
2-0-0 5-2-0
1-2-0 5-3-0