2025 Defense Stats
TCKL
56
SACKS
0.0
INT
1
FF
0
TD
1
2026 Projections
Signed a four-year, $4.34 million contract with the Panthers in May of 2024.
Logs 56 tackles in 2025
Smith-Wade tallied 56 tackles (43 solo), an interception and two passes defender across 16 regular-season games during the 2025 campaign.
ANALYSIS
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.
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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2025 Chau Smith-Wade Split Stats
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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
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.
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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.
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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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