Chau Smith-Wade

Chau Smith-Wade
No. 26 – Carolina Panthers
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (2002-09-17) September 17, 2002 (age 22)
Denver, Colorado, U.S.
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:184 lb (83 kg)
Career information
High school:Simeon Career Academy (Chicago, Illinois)
College:Washington State (2020–2023)
NFL draft:2024 / round: 5 / pick: 157
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of Week 7, 2024
Total tackles:12
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Chau Smith-Wade (born September 17, 2002) is an American professional football cornerback for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Washington State Cougars.

Early life

Smith-Wade is from Denver, Colorado and attended high school at Simeon Career Academy in Chicago. Coming out of high school, Smith-Wade initially committed to play for the Wyoming Cowboys.[1] However, Smith-Wade would de-commit and decide to flip his commitment to play college football for the Washington State Cougars.[2][3]

College career

In Smith-Wade's first collegiate season in 2020, he tallied eight tackles with one being for a loss, and a pass deflection, in just two games played.[4] In the 2021 season, Smith-Wade made 16 tackles with five going for a loss, an interception, and three pass deflections.[5] In 2022, Smith-Wade notched 43 tackles with two and a half being for a loss, eight pass deflections, two interceptions, a fumble recovery, and three forced fumbles.[6] Smith-Wade finished the 2023 season with 36 tackles and six pass deflections while missing five games with an injury.[7] After the conclusion of the 2023 season, Smith-Wade decided to declare for the 2024 NFL draft.[8] Smith-Wade accepted an invite to play in the 2024 Senior Bowl.[9][10]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
5 ft 9+3⁄4 in
(1.77 m) 		184 lb
(83 kg) 		30+1⁄4 in
(0.77 m) 		9+1⁄8 in
(0.23 m)		 4.54 s 1.55 s 2.61 s 4.32 s 7.05 s 34.5 in
(0.88 m)		 10 ft 5 in
(3.18 m)		 18 reps
All values from NFL Combine[11][12]

Smith-Wade was drafted by the Carolina Panthers with the 157th pick of the 2024 NFL draft.[13]

References

  1. ^ Clark, Colton (November 10, 2022). "Washington State cornerback Chau Smith-Wade 'phenomenal' during first year as starter". NBC News. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
  2. ^ Grummert, Dale (October 31, 2020). "Cougar notes: Assistant wound up recruiting Smith-Wade twice". The Lewiston Tribune. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
  3. ^ Grummert, Dale (October 31, 2020). "New WSU recruiter brought young cornerback with him". Moscow-Pullman Daily News. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
  4. ^ "Chau Smith-Wade 2020 Game Log". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
  5. ^ Hanson, Scott (August 29, 2023). "WSU's Chau Smith-Wade is turning growth off the field into success on it for Cougars". The Seattle Times. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
  6. ^ "Chau Smith-Wade 2022 Game Log". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
  7. ^ Westfall, Luke (December 9, 2023). "Cougar corner Chau Smith-Wade declares for NFL Draft". The Daily Evergreen. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
  8. ^ Woods, Greg (December 11, 2023). "WSU cornerback Chau Smith-Wade declares for NFL draft". The Seattle Times. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
  9. ^ Cefalu, Gianna (January 10, 2024). "Jackson, Smith-Wade from Washington State to play in Reese's senior bowl for NFL draft". KLEW-TV. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
  10. ^ Vinnick, Jamey (November 21, 2023). "WSU's Chau Smith-Wade accepts Senior Bowl invite, foregoing last year of eligibility". 247Sports. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
  11. ^ "Chau Smith-Wade Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
  12. ^ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Chau Smith-Wade College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
  13. ^ Clement, Walker (April 27, 2024). "Panthers select Chau Smith-Wade with the no. 157 overall pick". Cat Scratch Reader. Retrieved May 23, 2024.