Demond Claiborne News, Rumors, Updates - Wake Forest Demon Deacons

Chasing NFL Dreams Claiborne will enter the 2026 NFL Draft, per Conor O'Neill of Rivals.com.

Impact Claiborne had quite a career at Wake Forest, especially during his junior and senior seasons when he was the undisputed top tailback. He totaled 2,599 rushing yards and 429 receiving yards and scored 28 touchdowns as the most dangerous player on the Demon Deacons' offense for two straight years. His production and consistency should have plenty of NFL teams interested.

DECEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Middling in defeat Claiborne recorded 13 carries for 58 yards and hauled in 2 of 3 targets for 10 yards during Saturday's 49-32 loss to Duke.

Impact Claiborne has finished with fewer than 70 yards from scrimmage for a second straight game. The senior tailback has slowed up after a hot start to the campaign, totaling 368 rushing yards and 67 receiving yards across his final six appearances. He'll end the regular season with 907 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns, while averaging 5.1 yards per carry.

DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

No. 13 Miami at No. 24 Pitt tops ACC slate; No. 17 Virginia, No. 25 SMU can clinch title-game trips

No. 13 Miami visits No. 24 Pittsburgh as the top game on the Atlantic Coast Conference's weekly schedule

NOVEMBER 26 • Associated Press

Left out of offensive barrage Claiborne tallied 12 rushes for 37 yards and one touchdown and caught 3 of 4 targets for 20 yards during Saturday's 52-14 win against Delaware.

Impact Wake Forest's offense scored its most points in a game this season, yet its top producer didn't play a big role. Claiborne's 12 carries were his fewest since Week 6, and he finished with the fourth most rushing yards on the team Saturday. Still, Claiborne scored his 10th touchdown of the campaign, a milestone he's now hit in back-to-back years.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Ashford throws for three TDs as Wake Forest whips Delaware 52-14

Robby Ashford threw for three touchdowns and ran for another as Wake Forest beat Delaware 52-14 for its third win in a row

NOVEMBER 22 • Associated Press

Breaks touchdown drought Claiborne totaled 23 rushes for 98 yards and one touchdown and hauled in 2 of 3 targets for 12 yards during Saturday's 28-12 victory versus North Carolina.

Impact Claiborne had racked up eight touchdowns across his first six games of the campaign, but went three straight appearances without a score until Week 12. A 12-yard scamper in the second quarter broke the dry spell, and Claiborne finished the contest with his most yards since Week 7. Through 10 games, Claiborne has rushed 154 times for 812 yards (5.3 ypc) while catching 23 passes for 110 receiving yards.

NOVEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Wake Forest rides Carlos Hernandez's big plays, defense past North Carolina 28-12

Wake Forest’s Carlos Hernandez scored two touchdowns, including one by returning a teammate’s fumble, on plays that caught North Carolina off guard and the Demon Deacons didn’t all...

NOVEMBER 16 • Associated Press

Season high in carries Claiborne posted 25 carries for 75 yards and gathered in all two targets for eight yards during Saturday's 16-9 victory against Virginia.

Impact Claiborne may have received his most volume in a game this season, but he struggled with efficiency as Wake Forest went without an offensive touchdown and had issues moving the football. In his last three games, Claiborne has turned 62 carries into 175 yards (2.8 ypc), while catching five of seven targets. He averaged 7.8 yards per carry before the dreadful three-game stretch.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Wake Forest keeps No. 12 Virginia out of end zone in 16-9 win. Cavaliers QB Morris hurt

Carlos Hernandez returned a bouncing punt 88 yards in the third quarter for the game’s only touchdown, and Wake Forest beat No. 12 Virginia 16-9

NOVEMBER 9 • Associated Press

Shut down in blowout loss Claiborne logged 14 rushes for 27 yards and reeled in 2 of 3 targets for 16 yards during Saturday's 42-7 loss versus Florida State.

Impact Wake Forest's offense had little success against Florida State, and Claiborne's stats suffered as a result. The star RB set a season low in yards per carry and posted his fewest rushing yards in a game since Week 1, when he left the game early due to injury. Although Claiborne has topped 100 rushing yards three times this season, he's been held to 35 or fewer rushing yards in three of his last six appearances.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Stifled by SMU Claiborne logged 23 carries for 73 yards and caught 1 of 2 targets for one yard during Saturday's 13-12 victory over Southern Methodist.

Impact Claiborne set a season high in rushing attempts, but the tailback struggled with efficiency and snapped a five-game scoring streak. The tailback also failed to extend his five-game streak with multiple receptions. Through seven games, Claiborne has rushed 92 times for 612 yards and eight touchdowns.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Calvert's 50-yard field on last play lifts Wake Forest past SMU 13-12

Connor Calvert barely made a 50-yard field goal on the final play to give Wake Forest a 13-12 win over SMU, sending the Mustangs to their first loss in Atlantic Coast Conference re...

OCTOBER 25 • Associated Press

SMU can't overlook Demond Claiborne, Wake Forest in latest ACC road test Sandwiched between matchups with Clemson and Miami, Saturday’s SMU game at Wake Forest could be seen as a trap.

OCTOBER 23 • DALLASNEWS.COM

See which distinguished Wake Forest alum won the Gene Hooks Lifetime Achievement Award Demond Claiborne and Chris Barnes were honored by the ACC for their play in a win over Oregon State last weekend.

OCTOBER 16 • JOURNALNOW.COM

Runs wild Claiborne tallied 16 carries for 144 yards and one touchdown and reeled in 2 of 5 targets for 26 yards during Saturday's 39-14 victory versus Oregon State.

Impact Claiborne delivered his third 100-yard game of the season, handling a full workload after dealing with arm and knee injuries over the last few weeks. The tailback has now scored a rushing touchdown in five consecutive games, rushing 66 times for 520 yards and eight scores while adding 16 receptions for 73 yards during that stretch.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Purdie throws for 4 TDs in 39-14 Wake Forest win over Oregon State

Backup quarterback Deshawn Purdie threw for 270 yards and four touchdowns for Wake Forest in a 39-14 victory over winless Oregon State on Saturday

OCTOBER 11 • Associated Press

Playing Saturday Claiborne (knee) is on the field for Saturday's game versus Oregon State, Eacon Sports reports.

Impact Unfortunately, no news report surfaced prior to kickoff, but it appears Claiborne will give it a go again after leaving last week's contest due to a nagging knee issue he was dealing with entering the contest. It's unclear if the star back will face any limitations in Saturday's tilt.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Playing Saturday Claiborne (knee) is on the field for Saturday's game versus Oregon State, Eacon Sports reports.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Ashford leads Wake Forest to 30-23 road win at Virginia Tech

Robby Ashford threw for 256 yards and a touchdown to lift Wake Forest to a 30-23 victory over Virginia Tech. Ashford completed 24 of 39 and also rushed for 22 yards for the Demon D...

OCTOBER 4 • Associated Press

Done for the day Claiborne will not return to Saturday's game against Virginia Tech, Conor O'Neill of Rivals.com reports.

Impact Claiborne was a bit banged up heading into this matchup and took some hits that sidelined him during the first half. Reports now indicate the senior running back will sit out the remainder of the matchup. He totaled seven carries for 29 yards and one touchdown while reeling in two receptions for seven yards.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Looks slated to start Claiborne (arm) looks slated to start Saturday's game versus Virginia Tech, Conor O'Neill of Rivals.com reports.

Impact Claiborne took part in warmups without any visible issues, suggesting the senior running back will take his place at the head of the Demon Deacons' backfield. Claiborne handled 21 carries for 119 yards and a pair of scores last week and will aim to put together another big showing Saturday, barring something unforeseen.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Officially a game-time call Claiborne (arm) is listed as a game-time decision Saturday against Virginia Tech.

Impact While Claiborne has officially been listed as a game-time call, the senior is considered probable after suffering an arm injury in overtime last week against Georgia Tech. Ty Clark would likely see an elevated role if Claiborne is limited against the Hokies.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed probable vs. Virginia Tech Claiborne (arm) is probable for Wake Forest's clash with Virginia Tech.

Impact The star tailback suffered an injury in overtime during Wake Forest's narrow loss to Georgia Tech, but the good news for the Demon Deacons is it appears barring any setbacks, Claiborne should be good to go against the Hokies. That's huge for Wake Forest, as Claiborne has 366 rushing yards and six touchdowns on 8.0 yards per carry.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

King's TD, stop on 2-point try help No. 16 Georgia Tech hold off Wake Forest 30-29 in OT

Georgia Tech intercepted Wake Forest’s 2-point play for the win in overtime to help the 16th-ranked Yellow Jackets edge the Demon Deacons 30-29 on Saturday

SEPTEMBER 27 • Associated Press

Goes down in overtime Claiborne suffered an injury during overtime of Saturday's game versus Virginia Tech, per the ESPN broadcast.

Impact Claiborne was injured on the penultimate play of the game, scoring a touchdown before staying down due to an injury. The extent of his issue is unclear, but he was reportedly holding his left arm, per Cam Lemons Debro of 247Sports.com. More information on his status should surface in the coming days.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

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No. 13 Miami at No. 24 Pitt tops ACC slate; No. 17 Virginia, No. 25 SMU can clinch title-game trips

Ashford throws for three TDs as Wake Forest whips Delaware 52-14

Wake Forest rides Carlos Hernandez's big plays, defense past North Carolina 28-12

Wake Forest keeps No. 12 Virginia out of end zone in 16-9 win. Cavaliers QB Morris hurt

Calvert's 50-yard field on last play lifts Wake Forest past SMU 13-12

Purdie throws for 4 TDs in 39-14 Wake Forest win over Oregon State

Ashford leads Wake Forest to 30-23 road win at Virginia Tech

King's TD, stop on 2-point try help No. 16 Georgia Tech hold off Wake Forest 30-29 in OT