Chau Smith-Wade
23-Year-Old
2024 Defense Stats
TCKL
39
SACKS
0.0
INT
1
FF
0
TD
1
2025 Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Smith-Wade, a 2024 fifth-round pick from Washington State, looks to have earned the Panthers' starting slot corner role after a solid rookie campaign. The 22-year-old appeared in 14 games and made four starts, tallying 39 total tackles, one interception and one forced fumble over just 284 defensive snaps. Despite his starting role alongside outside corners Jaycee Horn and Michael Jackson, Smith-Wade's fantasy value likely will remain minimal in 2025. Read Past Outlooks
Cleared to play Week 6
Smith-Wade (chest) is active for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Smith-Wade was unable to play against the Dolphins in Week 5 due to a chest injury, but he's been given the green light to play Sunday after logging full practices all week. The 2024 fifth-rounder has accumulated 10 tackles (nine solo) and a pick-six across four regular-season games.
Smith-Wade was unable to play against the Dolphins in Week 5 due to a chest injury, but he's been given the green light to play Sunday after logging full practices all week. The 2024 fifth-rounder has accumulated 10 tackles (nine solo) and a pick-six across four regular-season games.
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Measurables Review
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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 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.54 secShuttle Time
4.32 secCone Drill
7.05 secVertical Jump
34.5 inBroad Jump
125 inHand Length
9.13 inArm Length
30.25 in
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Questionable after full practices
Smith-Wade (chest) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cowboys.
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Past chest injury
Smith-Wade (chest) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
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Out for Week 5
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
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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Back with the team for OTAs
Smith-Wade is participating in OTAs after going on injured reserve with an illness in December.
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