Chau Smith-Wade's contract explained
Chau Smith-Wade is a cornerback for the Carolina Panthers, with a $3.4M contract that runs through 2027, averaging $852K a year. $423K of it is guaranteed. His 2026 cap hit is $1.2M. PlainStats calculated these figures from the draft slot and the CBA rookie scale.
- Position
- Cornerback
- Age
- 23
- Total value
- $3.4M
- Average per year
- $852K
- Guaranteed
- $423K
- Fully guaranteed at signing
- $423K
- Runs through
- 2027
- 2026 cap hit
- $1.2M
Calculated by PlainStats from the draft slot and the CBA rookie scale (not a reported figure).
2026 stats
- Games
- 6
- Defense
- 6 tackles
Regular season through week 8. Source: nflverse.
Quick answers
How much does Chau Smith-Wade make?
Chau Smith-Wade has a $3.4M contract, which averages $852K a year. PlainStats calculated this from the CBA rookie scale.
How long is Chau Smith-Wade's contract?
Chau Smith-Wade's contract runs through the 2027 season.
How much of Chau Smith-Wade's contract is guaranteed?
$423K of the $3.4M is guaranteed. $423K was fully guaranteed at signing. These are PlainStats calculations.
What is Chau Smith-Wade's 2026 cap hit?
Chau Smith-Wade counts $1.2M against the Panthers' 2026 cap.
What team does Chau Smith-Wade play for?
Chau Smith-Wade plays cornerback for the Carolina Panthers.
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