Chau Smith-Wade

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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.

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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
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-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 s1.55 s2.61 s4.32 s7.05 s34.5 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]

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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.
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