ACTIVE

ChauSmith-Wade

SS#26CAR Panthers

5'11" • 176lbs • 24y/o

Overall Grade '26: 58.5; Not Enough Snaps
Snap Count '26: 88; 111th/160 - Ss
Interceptions '26: 0; Not Enough Snaps
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Chau

Smith-Wade

#26

CAR Panthers

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Summary Bio

Last updated: 10/31/2026

Chau Smith-Wade is a safety for the Carolina Panthers who earned a 58.5 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2026 season, 0th among 91 qualified safeties. His PFF coverage grade of 58.4 ranked 0th among 91 qualified safeties. His run-defense grade of 59.1 ranked 0th at the position.

He recorded 0 interceptions on the season. Smith-Wade broke up 0 passes in coverage. He allowed a 97.9 passer rating when targeted by opposing quarterbacks. He surrendered 3 receptions in coverage. He also contributed 2 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

2026

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

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INTERCEPTIONS

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TOTAL PRESSURES

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RECEPTIONS ALLOWED

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Defense

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Solo Tackles

Assists

Forced Fumbles

Stops

Sacks

Missed Tackles

Interceptions

Passer Rating Allowed

97.9

Yards per Reception Allowed

10.7

Total Pressures

PBUs

Receptions Allowed

Snaps

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Rank

111

Total Snaps

102

Run Defense Snaps

Pass Rush Snaps

109

Coverage Snaps

ChauSmith-Wade

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