Chau Smith-Wade, CB, Washington State. Ranked #184 overall on the 2024 consensus board (Round 6 projection); Carolina drafted him in Round 5, pick 157.
Player Production
Career USAGEHow often this player was on the field compared to others at the position. Listed as USG below
★ All‑Pro · † Pro Bowl
45ROLE PLAYER
| Yr | Team | W-L | INT | PD | TKL | SNP% | USG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| '24 | CAR | 5-12 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 42% | 35 |
| '25 | CAR | 8-9 | 1 | 2 | 43 | 63% | 54 |
| Rookie Contract | — | 2 | 3 | 64 | 56% | 45 | |
| Career | — | 2 | 3 | 64 | 56% | 45 | |
Size & Length
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Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All CB in the 2024 draft class.
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Context
Height
5'9 ¾"
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Frame profile.
Weight
184 lbs
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Body mass profile.
Arm Length
30.3"
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Length profile.
Hand Size
9.1"
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Grip profile.
Athletic Profile
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Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All CB in the 2024 draft class.
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Context
Speed & Explosion
40 Yard Dash
4.54 sec.
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Speed over distance.
Vertical Jump
34.5"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Broad Jump
125"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Agility
10 Yard Split
1.55 sec.
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Initial burst.
3 Cone
N/A
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Agility and change of direction.
Short Shuttle
4.32 sec.
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Flexibility, burst, and balance.
Strength
Bench Press
18 reps
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Upper-body strength.
CHALKTALK
Chau Smith-Wade leads all CBs from the 2024 draft class in career interceptions.