Chau Smith-Wade (he born September 17, 2002) is an American football cornerback for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Washington State Cougars.Chau Smith-Wade finished the 2023 season with 36 tackles and six pass deflections while missing five games with an injury. After the conclusion of the 2023 season, Smith-Wade decided to declare for the 2024 NFL draft. Chau Smith-Wade accepted an invite to play in the 2024 Senior Bowl.
