ACTIVE

Chau
Smith-Wade

#26

CAR Panthers

5'11"

176lbs

23y/o

Overall Grade '25

79th/114 - CBs

Snap Count '25

626

62nd/217 - CBs

Interceptions '25

36th/114 - CBs

Pass Breakups '25

102nd/114 - CBs

Chau

Smith-Wade

#26

CAR Panthers

BIO

GRADES

SEASON STATS

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Summary Bio

Last updated: 3/25/2026

Chau Smith-Wade is a cornerback for the Carolina Panthers who earned a 57.0 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2025 season, 79th among 114 qualified cornerbacks. His PFF coverage grade of 57.2 ranked 79th among 114 qualified cornerbacks. His run-defense grade of 55.4 ranked 77th at the position.

He recorded 1 interceptions on the season. Smith-Wade broke up 1 passes in coverage. He allowed a 98.8 passer rating when targeted by opposing quarterbacks. He surrendered 41 receptions in coverage. He also contributed 50 solo tackles in run support and open-field situations.

Career

Teams

Year

Carolina Panthers

2024 - Present

Washington State Cougars

2020 - 2023

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Season Stats

2025

Regular

Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).

SOLO TACKLES

35th/114 CBs

INTERCEPTIONS

36th/114 CBs

TOTAL PRESSURES

30th/114 CBs

RECEPTIONS ALLOWED

37th/114 CBs

Defense

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Rank

Solo Tackles

Assists

Forced Fumbles

Stops

Sacks

Missed Tackles

Interceptions

Passer Rating Allowed

98.8

Yards per Reception Allowed

9.9

Total Pressures

102

PBUs

Receptions Allowed

Snaps

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Rank

Total Snaps

626

Run Defense Snaps

223

Pass Rush Snaps

Coverage Snaps

393

Chau Smith-Wade

Summary Bio

Career

PFF Grades

Season Stats

Defense

Snaps

Chau
Smith-Wade