Demond Claiborne draws unique comparison to division rival RB
The Minnesota Vikings selected Wake Forest running back Demond Claiborne in the sixth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, despite earlier mock drafts suggesting they might pick a running back earlier. Claiborne is drawing comparisons from NFL insiders to star running backs De'Von Achane and Jahmyr Gibbs, with some describing him as a 'Diet Coke' version of the two. His dynamic play style has raised expectations that he could compete for the starting running back role during his rookie season.
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