Demond Claiborne was drafted No. 198 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2026 NFL Draft out of Wake Forest. Career totals post once the class takes the field.
2026 NFL Draft · Rd 6, Pick 17 · #198 overall
Demond Claiborne Wake Forest Draft
Demond Claiborne was drafted No. 198 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2026 NFL Draft out of Wake Forest. Career totals post once the class takes the field.
- Overall pick
- #198
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 2026
The pick
How Demond Claiborne came off the board in 2026.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
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Wake Forest
ACC at the draft
- Measurables
- 5'10" · 188 lbs
- Hometown
- Aylett, VA
- Pre-draft board
- No. 133 prospect61.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
Career totals post once the class takes the field.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 2026 classAround pick 198
Who came off the board on either side of Demond Claiborne.
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Miami
Kansas
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Wake Forest in the 2026 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from Wake Forest
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Demond Claiborne in the 2026 NFL Draft
Demond Claiborne is a Running back out of Wake Forest selected No. 198 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2026 NFL Draft. Career totals post once the class takes the field. Wake Forest has produced 65 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Demond Claiborne drafted?
Demond Claiborne was selected No. 198 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2026 NFL Draft (Rd 6, Pick 17). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2026/demond-claiborne.
What college did Demond Claiborne play for?
Demond Claiborne played college football at Wake Forest in the ACC. See every Wake Forest draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/wake-forest-demon-deacons.
How did Demond Claiborne's NFL career turn out?
Career totals post once the class takes the field. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2026/demond-claiborne.