Best of Chau Smith-Wade during his college years
View photos of Washington St. cornerback Chau Smith-Wade, drafted by Carolina in the fifth round of the 2024 draft.

Washington State defensive back Chau Smith-Wade stands on the field during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Oregon, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)

Washington State's Chau Smith-Wade is called for pass interfrerence on a pass intended for Wisconsin's Markus Allen (4) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Arizona running back Rayshon Luke (21) carries the ball on the way to a touchdown, as Washington State defensive back Chau Smith-Wade (6) chases during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)


Washington State's Chau Smith-Wade breaks up a pass intended for Wisconsin's Markus Allen (4) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Washington State defensive back Chau Smith-Wade lines up for a play during the first half of an NCAA college football game against California, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)

Washington State defensive lineman Nusi Malani (15) and defensive back Chau Smith-Wade (6) speak during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)

Washington State defensive back Chau Smith-Wade stands on the field during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Washington, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)

Washington State's Chau Smith-Wade (6) is called for pass interference on a pass intended for Wisconsin's Keontez Lewis (3) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Madison, Wis. Washington State won 17-14. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Washington State defensive back Chau Smith-Wade lines up for a play during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Arizona State, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)

Washington State defensive back Chau Smith-Wade stands on the field during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Washington, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)

Washington State defensive back Chau Smith-Wade (6) tackles Oregon wide receiver Troy Franklin (11) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)


Washington State defensive back Chau Smith-Wade lines up for a play during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Idaho, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)


UCLA wide receiver Keegan Jones, top, hurdles Washington State defensive back Chau Smith-Wade, bottom, as linebacker Taariq Al-Uqdah chases during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)