MIN Demond Claiborne
NFL player. Position: Running Back (RB). Team: Minnesota Vikings.
Quick Facts
- Position: Running Back (RB)
- Team: Minnesota Vikings (2026 draft pick, 6th round)
- College: Undisclosed
2026 Outlook
Claiborne landed in Minnesota as a sixth-round draft pick but immediately inherits opportunity with Aaron Jones entering the twilight of his career and Jordan Mason locked into a one-dimensional early-down role. Despite being undersized and posting poor receiving production in college, Claiborne's landing spot is ideal for Year 1 volume. Dynasty analysts see him as a sneaky third-round target in rookie drafts, with potential to stumble into a decent workload in his first season (per 10 Dynasty Rookie Draft Values to Target (2026 Fantasy Football) - FantasyPros).
Dynasty Appeal (May 2026): FantasyPros identifies Claiborne as "high-upside RB stash with a path to touches as early as this season." Minnesota's backfield isn't locked long term, and his pass-catching ability gives him a real shot to carve out a role early. If he earns passing-down work, that alone can translate into flex value in PPR formats. He continues to show up as one of the more intriguing late-round running backs for dynasty investors (per 10 Dynasty Rookie Values to Target (2026 Fantasy Football)).
Role / Depth Chart
Third-string RB competing with Aaron Jones and Jordan Mason for snaps, with potential for increased carries if Jones declines.
Injury Status
Unknown
Recent News
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- 2026-06-22 — Six Teams That May Already Regret Their 2026 NFL Draft Decisions (Six Teams That May Already Regret Their 2026 NFL Draft Decisions)
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- 2026-04-27 — 2026 Dynasty Rookie Sleepers: Mid-to-Late Round Gems (2026 Dynasty Rookie Sleepers: Mid-to-Late Round Gems)
- 2026-05-03 — 4 Vikings Players on Thin Ice after the Draft (4 Vikings Players on Thin Ice after the Draft)
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