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ArticleAaron Jones believes rookie Demond Claiborne is a "special back"
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"You can see it," running back Aaron Jones Sr. said. "Right away, just getting in and out of the cuts. He's a special back in this league... He'll be playing in this league as long as he wants to."
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Aaron Jones calls rookie Claiborne a "special back" with elite cutting ability.

Sixth-round rookie Demond Claiborne has earned strong endorsement from veteran Aaron Jones, who called him a "special back" and praised his ability to get in and out of cuts. Jones mentors Claiborne and believes he will play in the league "as long as he wants to." Claiborne ran a 4.37-second 40-yard dash at the Combine despite falling to pick No. 198, suggesting potential undervaluation. The Vikings' new wide-zone rushing attack under assistant head coach Frank Smith could create opportunity for Claiborne in a backfield also featuring Jordan Mason, Zavier Scott, and Jordan Mims.

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