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2026 Guide: What Ourlads’ NFL Scouting Services said about DEMOND CLAIBORNE:
Wake Forest | Hometown: Aylett, VA | HT: 5092 | WT: 195 | 40 time: 4.37 | Hand: 0834 | Arm: 2934 | Wing: 7278
Two-year starter. All-ACC in 2025. Arrived at Wake Forest as a known speed threat with an explosive track background. He made his presence known early on as a returner as a sophomore, returning one for a 96-yard touchdown and finishing fourth in the ACC in kick return average. He then won the lead role in the backfield and took off. He had 20+ runs of ten or more yards for three straight seasons, proving to be a big play threat as both a rusher and receiver. Plays the game fast and sudden with great movement aesthetics and balance with the potential to be one of the top explosive-play backs in the league. Can move like he is on ice skates. Smooth and easy transitions in any and all directions without any loss of speed. Hits the acceleration switch full throttle and plays with tremendous, sudden speed. Runs low and hard, will finish runs. Will fight for extra yards after contact via outstanding contact balance and pure grit. Can run inside with vision and anticipation to sneak through creases and create something out of nothing. Patient but also decisive. Lack of size shows up in crowded spaces as he struggles to push piles and break tackles. Fumbles were an issue in 2025 after never having any prior, and led the nation with five in the regular season (in just 12 games). Dropped too many passes and does not make an impact as a blocker. Pass-game contributions can be questioned.
2025 Stats: 907 yds, 5.1 ypc, 10 TD. OSR:4/12. Draft projection: 3rd/4th round