Chau Smith-Wade Explained

Chau Smith-Wade
Current Team:Carolina Panthers
Number:26
Position:Cornerback
Birth Date:17 September 2002
Birth Place:Denver, Colorado, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Height In:10
Weight Lb:184
High School:Simeon Career Academy (Chicago, Illinois)
College:Washington State (2020–2023)
Draftyear:2024
Draftround:5
Draftpick:157
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Pfr:S/SmitCh05

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

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

Smith-Wade was drafted by the Carolina Panthers with the 157th pick of the 2024 NFL draft.[11]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Clark . Colton . Washington State cornerback Chau Smith-Wade 'phenomenal' during first year as starter . NBC News . 10 November 2022 . 12 January 2024.
  2. Web site: Grummert . Dale . Cougar notes: Assistant wound up recruiting Smith-Wade twice . The Lewiston Tribune . 31 October 2020 . 12 January 2024.
  3. Web site: Grummert . Dale . 31 October 2020 . New WSU recruiter brought young cornerback with him . 12 January 2024 . Moscow-Pullman Daily News.
  4. Web site: Chau Smith-Wade 2020 Game Log . 12 January 2024 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com.
  5. Web site: Hanson . Scott . WSU's Chau Smith-Wade is turning growth off the field into success on it for Cougars . The Seattle Times . 29 August 2023 . 12 January 2024.
  6. Web site: Chau Smith-Wade 2022 Game Log . 12 January 2024 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com.
  7. Web site: Westfall . Luke . December 9, 2023 . Cougar corner Chau Smith-Wade declares for NFL Draft . 12 January 2024 . The Daily Evergreen.
  8. Web site: Woods . Greg . 11 December 2023 . WSU cornerback Chau Smith-Wade declares for NFL draft . 12 January 2024 . The Seattle Times.
  9. Web site: Cefalu . Gianna . Jackson, Smith-Wade from Washington State to play in Reese's senior bowl for NFL draft . KLEW-TV . 10 January 2024 . 12 January 2024.
  10. Web site: Vinnick . Jamey . November 21, 2023 . WSU's Chau Smith-Wade accepts Senior Bowl invite, foregoing last year of eligibility . 12 January 2024 . 247Sports.
  11. Web site: Clement . Walker . 2024-04-27 . Panthers select Chau Smith-Wade with the no. 157 overall pick . 2024-05-23 . Cat Scratch Reader . en.

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