Chau Smith-Wade

American football player (born 2002)

American football player

Chau Smith-WadeNo. 26 – Carolina Panthers

Position:| Cornerback
Personal information
Born:|  (2002-09-17) September 17, 2002 (age 21)
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

* Carolina Panthers (2024–present)

Roster status:| Active
Career highlights and awards

* 2024 Senior Bowl

Player stats at PFR

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

## Early life and high school

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

## External links

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