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[H3] Justin Jefferson on Quarterback Growth, Girls' Flag Football & Aaron Jones Sr.
[H3] Kevin O'Connell Talks Caleb Banks, Player Development & Vikings Offensive Line
[H3] 2026 Minicamp Day 2 Practice Highlights
[H3] Brian O'Neill on Working with Keith Carter, His Motivation & High Expectations for Offensive Line
[H3] NFL Network's Tom Pelissero on GM Nolan Teasley, Vikings Rookies & Building a Strong Defense
[H3] Joshua Metellus on Battling Kyler Murray in Practice, Harrison Smith & DB Coach Changes
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[H3] Vikings Players & Project Success Students Travel to Washington, D.C.
[H3] T.J. Hockenson & Josh Oliver Talk Playing Together, Offseason Goals, Working with Coaching Staff
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[H3] Isaiah Rodgers & Ivan Pace Jr. Address the Media Following Vikings Minicamp Practice
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[H3] Jordan Addison on the Vikings Offseason & Working With Kyler Murray
[H3] Justin Jefferson on Quarterback Growth, Girls' Flag Football & Aaron Jones Sr.
[H3] Isaiah Rodgers & Ivan Pace Jr. Address the Media Following Vikings Minicamp Practice
[H3] Kevin O'Connell Talks Caleb Banks, Player Development & Vikings Offensive Line
[H3] Wes Phillips on Offensive Line Development, Jauan Jennings, & Quarterback Growth
[H3] Matt Daniels on Will Reichard, Team Chemistry & Vikings Rookies
[H3] Vikings Players Address Media Following Minicamp Practice | June 10
[H3] Jake Golday on Adjusting to Vikings Defense, Learning from Veteran Players, Preparing for Training Camp
[H3] T.J. Hockenson on Why He Loves Playing For Vikings, Practicing With Kyler Murray & J.J. McCarthy
[H3] Aaron Jones Sr. on Working with Jauan Jennings: "He Brings That Dog Mentality"
[H3] Joshua Metellus on Battling Kyler Murray in Practice, Harrison Smith & DB Coach Changes
[H3] Andrew Van Ginkel on 2026 Offseason Training, Dallas Turner's Growth & Brian Flores' Scheme
[H3] Brian O'Neill on Working with Keith Carter, His Motivation & High Expectations for Offensive Line
[H3] Kyler Murray on Working with Josh McCown & Learning a New Offense
[H3] J.J. McCarthy on His Focus, Max Bredeson Joining the Team & More
[H3] Brian Flores Talks Start of 2026 Minicamp, Harrison Smith, Growth of Jalen Redmond & Young Players
[H3] Minnesota Vikings Players Address Media Following Minicamp | June 9
[H3] Byron Murphy Jr. on Vikings 2026 Rookies and Being a Leader
[H3] Joshua Metellus on 2026 Offseason Training: "It's My Job to Help Lead the Way"
[H3] Vikings Players Address Media Following OTA Practice | June 4
[H3] Andrew Van Ginkel on Dallas Turner's Growth & Building Trust with New Teammates
[H3] Jordan Addison on Practicing with Kyler Murray & J.J. McCarthy and 2026 Offseason Training
[H3] Dallas Turner on Preparing for Year 3, Offseason Training & Leading By Example
[H3] Kevin O'Connell on OTA Practice, Quarterback Position Growth & Harrison Smith
[H3] Kevin O'Connell Talks New GM Nolan Teasley, Confidence in Team's Future, Interview Process & More
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[H3] Beat Writers Roundtable: J.J. McCarthy & Kyler Murray, Offensive Line, Receiver Depth, GM Nolan Teasley & More
[H3] 2026 Minicamp Day 3 Practice Highlights
[H3] Isaiah Rodgers on Byron Murphy Jr., Offseason Training & Defensive Back Coaches
[H3] ESPN's Jeremy Fowler on Nolan Teasley, Jauan Jennings & Depth of Quarterback Room
[H3] 2026 Minicamp Day 2 Practice Highlights
[H3] T.J. Hockenson & Josh Oliver Talk Playing Together, Offseason Goals, Working with Coaching Staff
[H3] NFL Network's Tom Pelissero on GM Nolan Teasley, Vikings Rookies & Building a Strong Defense
[H3] 2026 Minicamp Day 1 Practice Highlights
[H3] Highlights from 2026 OTA Practice | June 4
[H3] Nolan Teasley Talks Excitement of Becoming Vikings General Manager, Leadership & Football Background
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[H3] Adam Thielen Wakes Up with 'GMFB' to Discuss Retirement Life
[H3] The Insiders: Vikings Introduce General Manager Nolan Teasley
[H3] GMFB: WR Justin Jefferson Talks Offseason Moves, Excitement for 2026 Season, Quarterback Room & More
[H3] 'GMFB' Reveals 2026 International Series Games
[H3] GMFB: Vikings Inducting Adrian Peterson into Ring of Honor in 2026
[H3] GMFB: Looking Back at Adrian Peterson's Top 10 Plays of His Career
[H3] Vikings Select C Gavin Gerhardt With No. 235 Pick In 2026 NFL Draft
[H3] Vikings Select RB Demond Claiborne With No. 198 Pick In 2026 NFL Draft
[H3] Vikings Select FB Max Bredeson With No. 159 Pick In 2026 NFL Draft
[H3] Vikings Select CB Charles Demmings With No. 163 Pick In 2026 NFL Draft
[H3] Vikings Select Safety Jakobe Thomas With No. 98 Pick In 2026 NFL Draft
[H3] Vikings Select Offensive Lineman Caleb Tiernan With No. 97 Pick In 2026 NFL Draft
[H3] Vikings Select Defensive Lineman Domonique Orange With No. 82 Pick In 2026 NFL Draft
[H3] Vikings Select Linebacker Jake Golday With No. 51 Pick In 2026 NFL Draft
[H3] Jake Golday's 2026 NFL Scouting Combine Workout
[H3] Vikings Select DL Caleb Banks With No. 18 Pick In 2026 NFL Draft
[H3] Caleb Banks Runs Official 5.04-Second 40-Yard Dash at 2026 Combine
[H3] Game Recognize Game: Justin Jefferson vs. Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior
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[H3] GMFB: What Did You Make Of The Vikings Win Over The Lions?
[H3] Vikings vs. Lions Preview and Predictions | NFL Network
[H3] Vikings at Giants Preview and Predictions | NFL Network
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[H3] Highlights from 2026 OTA Practice | May 27
[H3] Highlights from 2026 OTA Practice No. 1
[H3] Full College Highlights of All 9 Members of the Vikings 2026 NFL Draft Class
[H3] Gavin Gerhardt College Highlights
[H3] Demond Claiborne College Highlights
[H3] Charles Demmings College Highlights
[H3] Max Bredeson College Highlights
[H3] Jakobe Thomas College Highlights
[H3] Domonique Orange College Highlights
[H3] Caleb Tiernan College Highlights
[H3] Jake Golday College Highlights
[H3] Caleb Banks College Highlights
[H3] Every Adam Thielen Touchdown From His Career With Vikings
[H3] Vikings Defensive Highlights from 2025 Season
[H3] Vikings Special Teams Highlights from 2025 Season
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[H3] Harrison Smith's Career Highlights
[H3] Top 10 Plays from Vikings 2025 Season
[H3] Justin Jefferson Highlights from 2025 Season
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[H3] Best Mic'd Up Moments from 2025 Season
[H3] Justin Jefferson Mic'd Up During Vikings Win Over Packers
[H3] C.J. Ham Mic'd Up During Vikings Win Over Packers
[H3] Byron Murphy Jr. Mic'd Up During Vikings Win Over Lions on Christmas Day
[H3] Kevin O'Connell Mic'd Up During Vikings vs. Giants Week 16 Game
[H3] Jalen Redmond Mic'd Up During Vikings Win Over Commanders
[H3] Kid Mic'd Up During Mascots vs. Youth Football Game
[H3] Aaron Jones Mic'd Up During Vikings Win Over Lions
[H3] Kevin O'Connell Mic'd Up During Vikings Win Over Bengals
[H3] Eric Wilson Mic'd Up During Vikings Win Over Bengals
[H3] Justin Jefferson Mic'd Up During Vikings Monday Night Football Win Over Bears
[H3] Byron Murphy Jr. & Brian O'Neill Mic'd Up During Training Camp Joint Practice With Patriots
[H3] Blake Cashman Mic'd Up During Training Camp Practice
[H3] Aaron Jones Sr. & Theo Jackson Mic'd Up During Training Camp Night Practice
[H3] Javon Hargrave Mic'd Up at Vikings Minicamp Practice
[H3] Isaiah Rodgers Mic'd Up During Vikings Practice
[H3] Ryan Kelly Mic'd Up at Vikings Minicamp Practice
[H3] Best Moments From Kevin O'Connell Mic'd Up During The 2024 Season
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[H3] Kevin O'Connell and Brian Flores Mic'd Up During Sunday's Win Over The Packers
[H3] Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison Mic'd Up During Monday's Win Over The Bears
[H3] Justin Jefferson Mic'd Up During Vikings Win Over Falcons
[H3] Sam Darnold Mic'd Up During Sunday's Win Over The Cardinals
[H3] Field Access: Vikings vs. Cardinals | Week 13
[H3] Brian O'Neill Mic'd Up During Sunday's Win Over The Bears
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[H3] 2025 Halftime Highlights
[H3] Every Gjallarhorn Moment from Vikings 2025 Season
[H3] Medtronic Game Changer: Dr. Verna Cornelia Price & Brother Shane Price | Vikings vs. Packers
[H3] TCO Legends Connection: Andrew Sendejo | Vikings vs. Packers
[H3] Jim Kleinsasser Leads Skol Chant & Sounds Gjallarhorn Prior to Vikings vs. Packers
[H3] Khyree Jackson's Family Recognized with Inspire Change: Changemaker Award
[H3] Vikings Legends Connection: Robert Griffith
[H3] Minnesota Wind Chill vs. DC Freeze Ultimate Frisbee Halftime | Vikings vs. Commanders
[H3] TCO Legends Connection: Anthony Barr | Vikings vs. Commanders
[H3] Miller Military Spotlite: U.S. Navy Service Member Surprises His Family With Early Homecoming | Vikings vs. Commanders
[H3] Medtronic Game Changer: Pet Haven | Vikings vs. Commanders
[H3] Vikings Legend Anthony Barr Leads Skol Chant & Sounds Gjallarhorn Prior to Vikings vs. Commanders Game
[H3] Mascots vs. Kids Halftime Game | Vikings vs. Bears
[H3] Medtronic Game Changer: Linda Wallenberg | Vikings vs. Bears
[H3] TCO Legends Connection: Cris Carter | Vikings vs. Bears
[H3] Miller Lite Military Spotlite: Chief Master Sergeant Lisa Erikson | Vikings vs. Bears
[H3] Miller Lite Military Spotlite: Vurgess Jones | Vikings vs. Ravens
[H3] Medtronic Game Changer: Patriot Assistance Dogs | Vikings vs. Ravens
[H3] TCO Legends Connection: Anthony Harris | Vikings vs. Ravens
[H3] Vikings Honor Those Impacted By Cancer During 'Crucial Catch' Halftime
[H3] Medtronic Game Changer: Kirsten Scheller | Vikings vs. Eagles
[H3] TCO Legends Connection: Jordan Hicks | Vikings vs. Eagles
[H3] TCO Legends Connection: Steve Jordan | Vikings vs. Bengals
[H3] Medtronic Game Changer: James Lewis | Vikings vs. Bengals
[H3] 2025 Corgi Classic Halftime
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[H3] Vikings Players & Project Success Students Travel to Washington, D.C.
[H3] 2026 Minnesota High School Girls Flag Tournament
[H3] Behind-the-Scenes of the High School Girls Flag Football Media Day
[H3] Her Time is Now | 2026 High School Girls Flag
[H3] Vikings Send Former Military Members To New York City As Part of Veterans Voyage Program
[H3] Vikings & Microsoft Host Special Olympics Flag Teams for Unified Practice
[H3] 2026 High School Girls Flag Football Showcase
[H3] Vikings Social Justice Committee Surprises Local Nonprofits with Donations
[H3] Khyree Jackson's Family Recognized with Inspire Change: Changemaker Award
[H3] Vikings Host Social Justice Town Hall for Local Youth
[H3] 2025 Vikings Special Olympics Unified Flag Football
[H3] C.J. Ham & Vikings Welcome Annunciation Students to North Pole Express
[H3] Vikings Nominate C.J. Ham for 2025 Walter Payton Man of the Year Award
[H3] Vikings Host Thanksgiving Drive Through Presented by Land O'Lakes
[H3] Veterans Voyage Honors Courage & Commitment with Recognition & Free Hy-Vee Groceries
[H3] Vikings Connect With Veterans at Minneapolis VA Medical Center
[H3] Vikings Host Annual Halloween Fashion Show
[H3] C.J. & Stephanie Ham Honor Cancer Warriors Through Annual 'Pamper Her Purple' Event
[H3] Justin Jefferson and Vikings Host "Jets Day" For Make-A-Wish Recipients
[H3] Tradehome Shoes & Vikings Host Annual Back to School Event
[H3] Vikings Mexico Fan Club Celebrates Latino & Hispanic Heritage Month
[H3] Vikings Moms Support Fellow Mothers With Back-to-School Shopping
[H3] Children's Cancer Research Fund Hosts Cancer Survivors & Families at Vikings Preseason Game
[H3] Kids Press Conference: Young Reporters Interview Vikings Players
[H3] 2025 Minnesota Vikings Foundation Golf Tournament
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[H3] Adrian Peterson Reacts as a 2026 Ring of Honor Inductee
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[H3] Sixth Round Draft Pick: Running Back Demond Claiborne
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[H3] Fifth Round Draft Pick: FB Max Bredeson
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[H3] Vikings Locker Room Celebration Photos From Win Over Commanders
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[H3] Vikings Locker Room Celebration Photos From Win in Detroit
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[H3] Vikings Locker Room Celebration Photos From Win Over Browns
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[H3] Celebration Photos from Vikings Win Over Bears
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[H3] Best Travel Photos from 2025 Season
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[H3] Vikings Travel to New York for Week 16 Matchup
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[H3] Vikings Travel to Dallas for Week 15 Sunday Night Football Matchup
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[H3] Vikings Travel to Seattle for Week 13 Matchup
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[H3] Vikings Travel to Green Bay for Week 12 Matchup
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[H3] Vikings & Project Success Travel to Washington, D.C. with Students
[H3] Vikings Host Girls Flag Football State Champions at Minicamp Practice
[H3] Walter Rouse & Special Olympics Sound Nasdaq Closing Bell
[H3] Justin Jefferson Hosts Youth Flag Football Camp
[H3] Viktor the Viking Makes Surprise Visit to 3rd Grade Class
[H3] Adam Thielen & C.J. Ham Host 2026 Celebrity Softball Game
[H3] Vikings Team Up To Give Back To Local Elementary School Students
[H3] Vikings Rookies Visit Children's Hospital
[H3] Vikings Host Discussion Panel Honoring AAPI Heritage Month
[H3] Vikings & Microsoft Host Special Olympics Flag Teams at TCO Performance Center
[H3] Behind-the-Scenes of Girls Flag Football Production Day
[H3] Bo Richter Helps Local Students Tackle Reading
[H3] Vikings Host 2026 High School Girls Flag Football Showcase
[H3] Vikings Host Discussion Panel Honoring 100 Years of American Black History
[H3] Vikings Visit Children's Hospital To Celebrate Valentine's Day
[H3] Best Community Photos From 2025 Season
[H3] Vikings Social Justice Committee Members Make Surprise Donations
[H3] C.J. & Stephanie Ham Host Boys & Girls Clubs Family for Holiday Gifting
[H3] Justin Jefferson Visits Children's Hospital for Holiday Fashion Show
[H3] 2025 Vikings Special Olympics Unified Team Trip to Seattle
[H3] Photos: Vikings Host Social Justice Town Hall for Local Youth
[H3] North Pole Express: C.J. Ham & Vikings Welcome Annunciation Students
[H3] Vikings & SCHEELS Partner for Toys for Tots & Holiday Shopping Sprees
[H3] Aaron Jones Sr. & Family Host Drives and Vibes Event for A&A All The Way Foundation
[H3] Vikings Unified Flag Football Team Practice & Hold Press Conference
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[H3] 2025 Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders Final Auditions
[H3] 2025 Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders Open Auditions
[H3] 2024 Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders Showcase
[H3] 2024 Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders Appearances
[H3] Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders 2024 Gameday Photos | Week 17 vs. Green Bay Packers
[H3] Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders 2024 Gameday Photos | Week 15 vs. Chicago Bears
[H3] Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders 2024 Gameday Photos | Week 14 vs. Atlanta Falcons
[H3] Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders 2024 Gameday Photos | Week 13 vs. Arizona Cardinals
[H3] Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders 2024 Gameday Photos | Week 9 vs. Indianapolis Colts
[H3] Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders 2024 Gameday Photos | Week 7 vs. Detroit Lions
[H3] Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders 2024 Gameday Photos | Week 5 vs. New York Jets in London
[H3] Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders 2024 Gameday Photos | Week 3 vs. Houston Texans
[H3] Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders 2024 Gameday Photos | Week 2 vs. San Francisco 49ers
[H3] Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders 2024 Gameday Photos | Preseason vs. Las Vegas Raiders
[H3] MVC: Making The Team
[H3] The 2023 Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders Showcase
[H3] Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders Gameday Photos- Regular Season - Week 12 Chicago Bears
[H3] Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders Gameday Photos - Regular Season - Week 10 vs. New Orleans Saints
[H3] Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders Gameday Photos - Regular Season - Week 7 vs. San Francisco 49ers
[H3] Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders Gameday Photos - Regular Season - Week 5 vs. Kansas City Chiefs
[H3] Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders Gameday Photos | Regular Season Week 3 vs. Los Angeles Chargers
[H3] Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders Gameday Photos - Regular Season - Week 3 vs. Los Angeles Chargers
[H3] Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders Gameday Photos | Regular Season Week 1 vs. Tampa Bay
[H3] Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders Gameday Photos - Regular Season - Week 1 vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
[H3] Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders Gameday Photos - Preseason2 - vs. Tennessee Titans
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[H3] Behind-the-Scenes of 2026 Production Day
[H3] Vikings Host Discussion Panel Honoring AAPI Heritage Month
[H3] Vikings 2026 Schedule in Photos
[H3] Adrian Peterson's Career in Photos
[H3] Fans Attend 2026 Miller Lite Vikings Draft Party
[H3] Justin Jefferson Attends Minnesota Wild Playoff Game
[H3] Happy Birthday Jared Allen!
[H3] Remembering Vikings Legend Joey Browner
[H3] Vikings Host Discussion Panel Honoring 100 Years of American Black History
[H3] Happy Birthday to Pro Football Hall of Famer Paul Krause!
[H3] Happy Birthday to Randy Moss!
[H3] Best Outfit Photos From 2025 Season
[H3] Best Photos of Vikings Fans From the 2025 Season
[H3] U.S. Olympic Curling Team Visits Vikings Practice
[H3] Happy Birthday to Fran Tarkenton!
[H3] Happy Birthday to Carl Eller!
[H3] Happy Birthday to Chad Greenway!
[H3] Happy Birthday to Steve Jordan!
[H3] Family of Football Pioneer Louie Pahl Visits TCO Performance Center
[H3] Vikings Fans Attend Classic Game vs. Packers
[H3] Vikings Fans Attend Winter Whiteout Game vs. Lions
[H3] Happy Birthday to Randall McDaniel!
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[H1] Demond Claiborne's Opportunity with Vikings Built Brick by Brick
Jun 18, 2026 at 09:42 AM
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Alli Rusco/Minnesota VikingsEAGAN, Minn. – Demond Claiborne used to walk everywhere.He didn't have a vehicle, so he got to King William High School's football field in rural Virginia on foot. Even when the summer heat soared above 100 degrees, Claiborne stepped to his proving ground with a raw training plan. His heart and dreams – both big – compensated for the expertise he lacked back then."I just remember those days, those times where it was just me running with bricks in my hands, just doing anything, because when I was younger, I didn't know how to train," he shared. "I just was doing whatever, like, flipping tires 100 yards … doing outrageous stuff, just thinking that I'm doing something."Claiborne wasn't clueless, though. He was driven by his imagination and a guiding principle."I realized that in order to be different, I had to do different things," Claiborne strolled down memory lane with life experience outpacing his age. "And I would say during some of those times, it did get quiet at times – you know? It's just sometimes you could go through a little bit of an identity crisis not knowing who has your back or who's there for you. But also, like, in my mind, I was chasing a goal to get here."The 22-year-old recently completed his final practice of his first offseason program in the National Football League before a summer break. The team maneuvered the draft board on Day 3 this year to trade up and select Claiborne 198th overall out of Wake Forest. He averaged 4.8 yards per rush with 24 total touchdowns across 24 games from 2024-25 and is supposed to be a lightning bolt for the offense."You can tell he's special when he steps out there on the field. He has a different gear to him," veteran Aaron Jones, Sr., said following a mandatory minicamp session last week. "Honestly, [he] looks a little bit like Jahmyr Gibbs in terms of that speed and that burst, so I'm excited to see it (during games), as well."The comparison to the Lions running/receiving threat, who leads the league with 49 touchdowns since he was drafted 12th overall in 2023 and passed Barry Sanders for the most goal-line crossings before the age of 24 (Vikings Legend Randy Moss is third on that chart now with 44), is kind and from a wise source.
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Alli Rusco/Minnesota VikingsJones, 31, is a smaller back at 5-foot-10 and 208 pounds than the stereotypical most-feared NFL rushers. He is triply dynamic, however, afflicting defenses as a slashing ball carrier, a receiving outlet capable of running a full route tree and a gallant pass protector. Jones cleared 10,000 career scrimmage yards last season and believes he has "a lot of football left" in him. He also knows Claiborne was brought in for a purpose; Jones voiced his hope that "someday, he does come and take [over the running back] position."Of course, that's a future conversation. The present days are dominated by the generosity Jones already has shown Claiborne and undrafted rookie RB Kejon Owens ("KJ"). Jones is covering the expenses for the backs to join him on break in Miami and workout together. Jones calls them his "little brothers" and said, "they make me feel loved." Very self-aware, he added, "It makes me want to pour into them even more, and I tell them I'm here for them. I want to see them be successful. I see the way football can change your life, and your family's life and I want that for them, as well — so I'm here to give the game to them."Claiborne senses that intent, and more."Since I've been here, he's been a great big brother, taking me under his wing, showing me the ropes," he said. "Even on my hard days, he's always been an ear, very supportive – somebody I can look up to."Claiborne continued, "Aaron's giving me advice just on life in general, as a man, like, understanding that 'Hey, although you got drafted in the sixth round, don't let that be the end to your story.' You know what I mean? He's just letting me know that you can continue to go far and you can continue to push further."The younger back, who is built similarly to Jones at 5-foot-10 and 188 pounds, texted his "big brother" one night around 10 p.m., simply asking about some of the offensive plays. Jones returned the message at 11:01 p.m., Claiborne recalled, and he mapped out all the answers Claiborne needed to be successful."It's definitely cool being around a guy like that; [he] genuinely doesn't want anything from me but to have success," Claiborne said. "He's told me before that he's been on a journey [in this league] … and he's happy. So, for him to be willing to help me and be there for me is definitely something I appreciate."Claiborne was uplifted in the same way at Wake Forest when established running back Justice Ellison, who later transferred to Indiana and is an assistant coach there now, treated him like family instead of competition; Ellison "brought me food, taught me the plays, just taught me the game," Claiborne shared."Aaron has been like that (too), giving me clothes; he's given me a watch," Claiborne elaborated. "He does unique stuff, takes us out [to bond off the field]. But also … he's asking me questions on the field, so I know [details]. And even if I don't verbatim spit them back out to him, he's helping me along the way."Some of the inside baseball advice, if you will, that Jones has deposited is the difference in ability up front. The defensive linemen pose greater problems in the NFL than college; they regularly play games with backs, flashing their helmet on one side of a block to bait their prey into a certain lane, and then as Jones put it, "they're swim-moving and right there" in the RB's face. Claiborne has realized, quickly, he noted, that "everybody has a job to execute, and nine times out of 10, they're going to execute that job."As far as his jobs, Claiborne exudes confidence — and excitement to improve. He self-identifies as a one-cut player with a nose for the end zone. He brings up his receiving chops in the same breath as his speed and agility to make people miss in tight spaces. He can't wait to continue growing as a blocker, too, and is eager to potentially be involved as a returner — after all, he housed two kickoffs for the Demon Deacons."Throughout [the draft] process, [I heard] people say, 'He has to improve on BPU (blitz pickup),' but when you actually go and turn on the tape, that's a part of my game from freshman year to my senior year of college that I [upgraded] – not necessarily mastered, but picked up better than I did when I originally got to school – [in addition to] just being very physical at the point of attack," Claiborne stated.With a little extra weight on his frame, and with adequate buy-in to the techniques implemented by Vikings running backs coach Curtis Modkins, Claiborne is sure that he will evolve into a player that Minnesota trusts with the rock in his hands — and the QB to his rear. Claiborne's favorite NFL legend, by the way, is Sanders, who stood 5-foot-8, granted "he had thicker quads than [me]," Claiborne quipped. He said he loves peeking the Pro Football Hall of Famer's lateral quickness and vertical burst in old clips.
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Alli Rusco/Minnesota Vikings"A lot of times people might down-look a smaller back, but some of the greatest backs in the history of the NFL have been on the smaller side," he said, naming Sanders and Walter Payton, who was 5-foot-10.Claiborne needn't look far for proof or inspiration with Jones in the room, along with returning and once undrafted RBs Jordan Mason and Zavier Scott. Claiborne also doesn't need to become someone he's not.He is a product of his environment, Aylett, Virginia — population about 8,000 — and moments that have tested him. His mother, a single parent, juggled multiple jobs to provide her five boys with opportunities they would have missed otherwise. Claiborne reflects on the time his Wake Forest running backs coach, John Hunter, threw him into the fire during a BPU drill and he "got messed up pretty bad." Claiborne took the punishment in stride, though, burying the tears in his eyes with laughter. From that day forward, Claiborne refused to be bullied, he shared. Contact? He became smitten with it and started "trying to smack people before they smack me and just playing the game how the game is supposed to be played."Two mighty impressive college snaps epitomize the way Claiborne plays it.The first occurred in the third quarter of the fourth game of his junior season, which was a 41-38 shootout loss versus Louisiana. Claiborne toted the pill 11 times for 34 yards before exploding for 60 and six points on his 12th and final carry of the contest, like a diet soda reacting to a tube of Mentos candies.It's important to note the leadup to Claiborne bouncing an inside run to the crib. Ahead of halftime in that game, Claiborne's left knee got trapped underneath a pileup. Reactions alerted him to a gnarly sight."When I turned over, one of my teammates by the name of Walker Merrill looked down at my leg and started screaming. He's like, 'DC, your kneecap is dislocated!' And when I looked down, my knee was on the side. And so I started screaming, like, 'Ohhh, what's going on!?' " Claiborne retold, still blown away.Then, "[Trainers] came onto the field (and) I passed out. I was out of there," Claiborne said. "I'd never seen that happen before in my life. They brought me back (and) popped my knee back in place. We went in (to the locker room), got an MRI, nothing was torn, and so they were like 'Hey man, it's up to you.' "
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Erin BennerWithout hesitation, Claiborne responded, " 'I'm going; throw me back out there!' ""People thought I was dead out there and then I came back out a drive later and busted it 60 yards."Although it was as unique a sequence as they come, Claiborne favored another snap as the ultimate "testament to who I am." It was a fumble on a designed quarterback keeper on the opening drive in the 10th game of his senior season against rival North Carolina that turned into a 51-yard TD dash by Wake Forest wide receiver Carlos Hernandez, who scooped the ball at the bottom of the "WF" midfield logo.Claiborne began the play as a decoy, drifting left as QB Robby Ashford ran right, and he ended up jetting in front of Hernandez to block one defender into another, erasing both, and escorting him past the goal line. "Being an older guy, putting that on tape (to show my standard) meant a lot to me," said Claiborne.Remember, he used to run with bricks in his hands, boldly, but was uncertain of its effect."Now that I'm here," Claiborne mused, searching for a sufficient word, "[it's a] remarkable blessing."I wouldn't trade this for the world," he said. "Being a kid, this was my goal — to make it to the NFL. At least today, at least I can always tell this story to people, like, 'Hey, I made it to the NFL.' I'm definitely humbled; I'm grateful for it; and I'm just ready to continue to work and show people what I'm about."See the Vikings 2026 Schedule.View future opponents for the Vikings.Buy single game tickets.Download the official Vikings App.See more about the 2028 NFL Draft in Minnesota.news
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