Packers Eye Demond Claiborne for Running Back Depth

0:00It's April 7th. This is NFL News Today, driven by AI following the league in real-time. Packers GM Brian Gutecoonst is shifting gears to the 2026 NFL Draft just weeks away after a low-key offseason. They added depth-like defensive tackle Javon Hargrave and cornerback Benjamin St. Just on both sides of the ball. Now, the big need is a running back-to-back up star Josh Jacobs, with Chris Brooks, Marshawn Lloyd and Pierre Strong Jr. as current options. Earlier this week, eyes turned to Wake Forest's Demon Clayborn, a 22-year-old duel-thread back rising fast in a thin draft class. In 2024, he rushed for 1,049 yards and 11 touchdowns on 220 acres plus 23. Catches for 254 yards and two more scores. Fans and scouts love his fit because he's versatile, catching passes and breaking tackles. As blazing 4.3740 yard dash time screams mid-round steel, perfect for Green Bay's scheme

1:03that mixes run and pass. Meanwhile, the Packers hold 7 picks, starting mid-second round, with spots at pick 120 and 160 lining up sweet four. Clayborn, projected fourth or fifth round. If they snag him, Clayborn can learn from Jacobs right away, building depth that pushes the whole backfield forward into the season and beyond.