Washington State University cornerback Chau Smith-Wade has announced his intention to enter the 2021 NFL Draft. Smith-Wade, a redshirt junior, has been a standout player for the Cougars since his freshman year.
Smith-Wade has been a key contributor to the Cougars’ defensive success over the past three seasons. He has recorded 79 total tackles, four interceptions, and two forced fumbles in his collegiate career. His ability to read the quarterback and make plays on the ball has been a major factor in the Cougars’ success.
The cornerback’s decision to enter the draft comes as no surprise to many. Smith-Wade has been projected as a mid-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. He has the size and athleticism to compete at the next level and should make an immediate impact wherever he ends up.
Smith-Wade is the latest in a long line of successful Washington State cornerbacks to enter the NFL. He joins Marcus Trufant, Deone Bucannon, and Darrelle Revis as former Cougars who have gone on to have successful careers in the NFL.
The 2021 NFL Draft is set to take place April 29th-May 1st. Smith-Wade will be looking to join his former teammates as an NFL player and make an impact at the next level. It will be exciting to see where he ends up and what kind of impact he can make in the NFL.
