Demond Claiborne
RB · Wake Forest Demon Deacons · SR · 5'9 · 188 lb
Trait Grades
- Vision8.5 / 10
- Balance / Break tackle8.5 / 10
- Explosion9.5 / 10
- Catching8.0 / 10
- Shiftiness9.5 / 10
What the tape shows
Claiborne is a genuine home-run hitter who can change the game's momentum on any touch. His track background isn't just a narrative — it shows up every time he hits a crease. On tape vs. Virginia Tech (2025), he received a jet-motion handoff, bounced to the outside, hit top gear in four strides, and outran every defender on the field for a 62-yard score. His change-of-direction skills are elite. He doesn't just have speed — he can deploy it after a cut, which is the separator between a track guy and a football player. He makes sudden lateral moves in tight traffic, eliminates angles quickly once past the first level, and understands how to use his speed and the sideline to his advantage.