Chau Smith-Wade

23-Year-Old CornerbackCB
2025 Fantasy Outlook
There was no outlook written for Chau Smith-Wade in 2025. Check out the latest news below for more on his current fantasy value.
$Signed a four-year, $4.34 million contract with the Panthers in May of 2024.
Logs 56 tackles in 2025
CBCarolina Panthers
February 4, 2026
Smith-Wade tallied 56 tackles (43 solo), an interception and two passes defender across 16 regular-season games during the 2025 campaign.
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Smith-Wade saw increased playing time on defense during his second season, and he ended up recording a career-high 56 tackles while serving as the Panthers' starting slot cornerback. The 23-year-old also managed to score his first NFL touchdown, as he ran back a Michael Penix interception for six points during their Week 3 win over the Falcons.
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Chau Smith-Wade's measurables compare to other cornerbacks?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
5' 11"
 
Weight
176 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.54 sec
 
Shuttle Time
4.32 sec
 
Cone Drill
7.05 sec
 
Vertical Jump
34.5 in
 
Broad Jump
125 in
 
Hand Length
9.13 in
 
Arm Length
30.25 in
 
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Cleared to play Week 6
CBCarolina Panthers
October 12, 2025
Smith-Wade (chest) is active for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
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Questionable after full practices
CBCarolina Panthers
Chest
October 10, 2025
Smith-Wade (chest) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cowboys.
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Past chest injury
CBCarolina Panthers
October 8, 2025
Smith-Wade (chest) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
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Out for Week 5
CBCarolina Panthers
Chest
October 3, 2025
Smith-Wade (chest) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Dolphins, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
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First career pick-six in Week 3
CBCarolina Panthers
September 22, 2025
Smith-Wade recorded five total tackles (all solo) and one pick-six during Sunday's 30-0 win over the Falcons.
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