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

Bell cow back in loss Claiborne tallied 20 rushes for 67 yards and hauled in 1 of 2 targets for four yards during Saturday's 23-17 defeat against Duke.

Impact Claiborne once again dominated the carries in the Demon Deacons' backfield, like he's done for the majority of the season. The tailback had a breakout season with 1,048 yards and 11 touchdowns in his junior year. Given Wake Forest's 4-8 record, he won't get a chance to play in a bowl game, but Claiborne should be primed for a stellar senior season if he doesn't declare for the NFL Draft.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Contained by Miami Claiborne had 19 carries for 62 yards and hauled in 2 of 3 targets for 14 yards during Saturday's 42-14 defeat versus Miami (FL).

Impact Claiborne was rather bottled up against the Hurricanes. His 62 yards were his lowest since Week 8, but it's hard to blame the tailback who has to operate within a rather broken offense. He'll look to re-assert his dominance on the ground against Duke in the final game of the Demon Deacons' season.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Tops 100 all-purpose yards Claiborne notched 20 rushes for 95 yards and two touchdowns and gathered in 3 of 4 targets for 28 yards during Saturday's 31-24 loss against North Carolina.

Impact Claiborne went over 100 total yards for the third straight week. He also now has three receptions in three straight games. The tailback has been a constant in this shaky Demon Deacons' offense, one that now is facing a quarterback controversy after benching starter Hank Bachmeier at halftime.

NOVEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Pours on yardage in loss Claiborne totaled 23 carries for 113 yards and one touchdown and gathered in 3 of 5 targets for 51 yards and one touchdown during Friday's 46-36 loss to California.

Impact Claiborne posted his second straight 100-yard rushing outing, and also has six catches for 133 receiving yards the past two weeks. The tailback has also logged three straight weeks of at least 23 carries. Translation? Claiborne is still the unquestioned bell cow in this backfield who does it all on a weekly basis.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Explodes for nearly 190 yards Claiborne compiled 23 carries for 127 yards and hauled in all three targets for 62 yards during Saturday's 27-24 victory over Stanford.

Impact Claiborne had a big day through the air and ground against Stanford. It was the third time he topped 100 yards on the ground this season, but his 62 receiving yards were easily a season high. The tailback continues to dominate the reps in Wake Forest's backfield, and that should continue moving forward.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Inefficient in narrow win Claiborne compiled 24 carries for 60 yards and two touchdowns and caught their only target for 20 yards during Saturday's 23-20 victory over Connecticut.

Impact Claiborne has been hot and cold this season. He's tallied games with nearly 140 yards rushing, and also posted 20 yards rushing. He's been consistently involved, as he's seen at least 18 carries in each of the past three games. Still, the Demon Deacons' rushing attack has left a lot to be desired, and Claiborne's consistency and efficiency has struggled as a result. He'll remain the lead back, but anyone on this Wake Forest offense is a gamble right now for fantasy purposes.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Inefficient in narrow win Claiborne compiled 24 carries for 60 yards and two touchdowns and caught their only target for 20 yards during Saturday's 23-20 victory over Connecticut.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Two touchdowns by Claiborne, late defensive stand spark Wake Forest in 23-20 win over Connecticut

Demond Claiborne had a pair of touchdowns, the Wake Forest defense made a late defensive stand and the Demon Deacons edged UConn 23-20

OCTOBER 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Held in check in loss Claiborne had 18 rushes for 53 yards and hauled in 1 of 3 targets for four yards during Saturday's 49-14 loss against Clemson.

Impact Claiborne's 53 rushing yards were his second-lowest total on the season. In such a lopsided loss, it's understandable that the Demon Deacons were't able to establish the running game. Still, the tailback's 18 carries by far and away led Wake Forest's backfield. He'll remain the top back until further notice; Clemson was just a bad matchup for the entire team. He'll look to bounce back next week against a much lighter foe in UConn.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Massive outing in narrow win Claiborne compiled 20 rushes for 136 yards and two touchdowns and hauled in 2 of 5 targets for eight yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 34-30 win versus North Carolina State...

Impact Claiborne had a big day on the ground for the Demon Deacons, and they needed it considering the struggles of their quarterback Hank Bachmeier. His 136 yards were a season high, and he scored his fifth, sixth and seventh touchdowns of the season, including his first receiving score of 2024. Claiborne is the heartbeat of the offense at this point, but he's staring down a tough matchup next week against Clemson.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Demond Claiborne (3 TDs), Wake Forest rally past NC State Demond Claiborne’s third touchdown of the game came on a 3-yard run with 1:01 remaining and Wake Forest rallied from a 10-point, fourth-quar...

OCTOBER 5 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Claiborne scores three TDs and Wake Forest rallies past NC State 34-30

Demond Claiborne ran 3 yards with 1:01 remaining for his third touchdown and Wake Forest overcome a 10-point, fourth-quarter deficit to defeat NC State 34-30

OCTOBER 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Excellent day amidst injuries Claiborne recorded 12 carries for 94 yards and one touchdown and gathered in all two targets for 10 yards during Saturday's 41-38 defeat to Louisiana.

Impact Claiborne was carted off the field for Wake Forest, only to return in the second half and post a very good stat-line when all was said and done. He managed to score for the first time since Week 2, and showed his toughness while battling a knee injury against Louisiana. As long as there are no lingering concerns from that ailment, he should remain the Demon Deacons' top option in the backfield moving forward.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Returns in second half Saturday Claiborne (knee) has returned to Saturday's game versus Louisiana-Lafayette in the second half, Cam Lemons Debro of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Claiborne is back in the mix for the second half after exiting the contest earlier, and his presence should provide a huge boost to Wake Forest's rushing attack. He should handle a regular workload going forward.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to sideline in uniform Claiborne (knee) has returned to the sideline in uniform during Saturday's game versus Louisiana-Lafayette, Les Johns of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Earlier reports indicated that Claiborne was seemingly dealing with a dislocated kneecap, but Claiborne ran back on to the sidelines from the locker room, seemingly indicating the injury isn't as bad as initially reported. It's best to consider him questionable to return until more information surfaces.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Carted off with knee injury Claiborne (kneecap) was carted off late in the second quarter after suffering a dislocated kneecap, Les Johns of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Claiborne has sustained a dislocated kneecap according to Wake Forest's radio broadcast, --- reports. The junior running back had a productive game doing for the Demon Deacons, logging 42 total yards on 11 touches prior to leaving the field. Wake Forest will face off against NC State in Week 6, but it appears unlikely that Claiborne will be available for some time.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Involved as a receiver in big loss Claiborne recorded 11 rushes for 20 yards and gathered in 4 of 5 targets for 39 yards during Saturday's 40-6 defeat to Mississippi.

Impact This wasn't the kind of game in which running backs can get going with ease, as Wake Forest was destroyed by Ole Miss and played catch-up for essentially the entire game. That explains Claiborne's lowest rushing output of the season thus far. In a competitive game, he should remain the unquestioned top back. He also added four catches, which could be a valuable new element to his game if he can stay involved as a pass-catcher.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Leads backfield in loss Claiborne had 21 carries for 86 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 31-30 loss versus Virginia.

Impact Claiborne led the way for Wake Forest's tailbacks. His 21 carries easily out-paced that of backup Tate Carney. He doesn't offer much as a receiver, and neither does the rest of Wake Forest's backfield. Still, Claiborne should continue to lead the way on the ground for the Demon Deacons.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Leads backfield in loss Claiborne had 21 carries for 86 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 31-30 loss versus Virginia.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Big day on the ground Claiborne accrued 17 carries for 135 yards and one touchdown during Thursday's 45-13 win against North Carolina A&T.

Impact Claiborne was expectedly dominant on the ground against a significantly overmatched North Carolina A&T team. He took the majority of the reps in the backfield and should continue to do so until further notice.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Big day on the ground Claiborne accrued 17 carries for 135 yards and one touchdown during Thursday's 45-13 win against North Carolina A&T.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Back at practice Claiborne was observed participating during Tuesday's practice, Tony Siracusa of LastWordOnSports.com reports.

Impact After missing Thursday's scrimmage with a minor injury, Claiborne was able to get back on the practice field with the team. The junior running back is set to be ready to go in time for the season-opener against North Carolina A&T. He totaled 137 carries for 586 yards and five touchdowns across 10 games during the 2023 campaign.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

Out for finale Claiborne (undisclosed) remains sidelined for Saturday's season finale against Syracuse, Cam Lemons Debro of 247Sports reports.

Impact Claiborne was believed to have a chance to rejoin the action Saturday after missing last week against Notre Dame, but it appears the sophomore won't be able to make it back on the field in 2023. He closes out the campaign with 137 carries for 586 yards and five touchdowns, adding three catches for 35 yards as a receiver.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could be available in Week 13 Claiborne (undisclosed) could be available Saturday at Syracuse, Les Johns of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Fortunately for Claiborne and Wake Forest, it seems his undisclosed problem may not cause him to sit out multiple games. More should be known around game-time.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Claiborne (leg) is out for Saturday's game at Notre Dame, Old Gold & Black reports.

Impact Claiborne is not dressed for Saturday's game after suffering a leg injury last week versus NC State. It's not clear how serious his injury is at this time, but with just one game left this season -- next Saturday at Syracuse -- Claiborne may have played his last game in 2023 unless he can hurry back in a week.

NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Two touchdowns by Claiborne, late defensive stand spark Wake Forest in 23-20 win over Connecticut

Claiborne scores three TDs and Wake Forest rallies past NC State 34-30