New Headline: Vikings Eye Second-Range Draft Pick RB for Epic Season Start

Kirby Lee-Imagn Images It’s time for the Minnesota Vikings to draft a rookie running back , and that man might just be Wake Forest’s Demond Claiborne next month. The club met with Claiborne over the weekend, using a Top 30 visit. Minnesota may not be done scouting mid-round help at running back.

For now, Claiborne projects as a 5th-Round talent, so the Vikings won’t have to move heaven and earth to get him. Demond Claiborne Brings the Burst Minnesota needs youth in the RB pipeline. Wake Forest Demon Deacons running back Demond Claiborne (1) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh.

Claiborne helped spark the Wake Forest offense during the Atlantic Coast Conference matchup played on Oct 5, 2024, energizing teammates on the sideline. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images. Vikings Meet with Claiborne Get to know Claiborne’s name because there’s a better-than-average chance that he lands in Minnesota.

Draft insider Ryan Fowler tweeted Monday , “Source: The Minnesota Vikings are hosting Wake Forest RB Demond Claiborne for a 30 visit. Dynamic ball-carrier ran 4. 37 in Indy & was a two-time All-ACC selection.