DB · CAR · #26
Chau Smith-Wade
- Height
- HT 5'11"
- Weight
- WT 192 lbs
- Birth date
- Sep 17, 2002 (age 24)
- College
- Washington State
Played a short 2026 (1 games) — health is the nearer question than talent.
Picked by the Panthers in 2024 via a trade with the Jets.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
774
Range 774–775
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection
Young DB with proof and a long runway.
DVS is our model view, scored on Engine-default half-PPR — not a guaranteed price in your league. Bye weeks and schedule strength are left out on purpose.
2026 Engine Projections
112.5 pts
6.6 PPG · 17.0 games
46.4 solo · 0.3 sacks · 1.8 INT
Dynasty Value Score over time
History starts Preseason 2026.
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.
Org environment ×0.99
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Quick answer
WatchSmith-Wade finished DB226 in 2026. DB112 slipped to DB226 last year; that's the warning. 2026 stopped at 1 games; staying on the field is the swing factor. Treat this as a watch, not a hold-forever — confirm the dip is real before adding more exposure.
2026 fantasy highlights
IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points
0.8
PPG
0.8
Positional finish
DB226
Key stats
- Solo: —
- Sacks: —
- INT: —
Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))
| Season | Finish | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | PPG | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | DB226 | 0.8 | 0.8 | — | — | — |
| 2025 | DB112 | 90.3 | 5.6 | 43 | — | 1 |
| 2024 | DB163 | 56.8 | 6.3 | 22 | — | 1 |
Career arc
Dashed bar is the 2026 Engine projection, not a completed season.
Recent games (2026)
| Week | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | Opp | Script | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 W1 | 0.8 | CHI | 60 plays · 63% pass | — | — | — |
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 defense · 62.9% mean
Pass-play participation
0.3%
2024· share of the team’s dropback plays this player was on the field for. Presence, not a charted route rate.
Advanced (2025)
- Pressures
- 0
- Hurries
- 0
- Missed tackle %
- 9.7%
Durability
- 2023—
- 20249 G · 1 Out
- 202516 G · 1 Out
- 17.0 projected games — injury history is priced as risk, not a short 2026 slate.
Next Gen Stats
Next Gen tracking is for skill-position players.
Historical comps
Similar age, draft capital, and role — context for outcome bands, not a second DVS.
FAQ
- What is Chau Smith-Wade's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Smith-Wade scores 774 out of 10,000. The score blends 2025 production with our 2026 projection. Superflex and TE Premium shift the rankings; the trade calculator shows how.
- What is Chau Smith-Wade's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 6.6 half-PPR points per game for 2026. That rate feeds Value Score — multiply by games and your league’s scoring if you want a season total.
- How are season fantasy points calculated on this page?
- Season totals and the recent game log use Half-PPR so every public profile matches our Engine board. Your league’s scoring shows up inside the app.
- Should I trade for Chau Smith-Wade in dynasty right now?
- Treat this as a watch, not a hold-forever — confirm the dip is real before adding more exposure. Run the actual numbers on the dynasty trade calculator before you commit — stance is a starting point, not a price.