Rookie contract · free agent 2028via ESPN
| Season | Games | Tkl | Sack | Int | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 6 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 16 | 56 | 0.0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2024 | 14 | 39 | 0.0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 36 | 101 | 0.0 | 2 | 3 |
Smith-Wade saw increased playing time on defense during his second season, and he ended up recording a career-high 56 tackles while serving as the Panthers' starting slot cornerback. The 23-year-old also managed to score his first NFL touchdown, as he ran back a Michael Penix interception for six points during their Week 3 win over the Falcons.
| Date | Opponent | Tkl | Solo | Sack | Int | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29 | @ GBL | 3 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 25 | vs TBL | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 18 | @ PHIW | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
