DB · CAR · #26
Chau Smith-Wade
- Height
- HT 5'11"
- Weight
- WT 176 lbs
- Birth date
- Sep 17, 2002 (age 23.9)
- College
- Washington State
Played a shortened 2024 (9 games) — health is the nearer question than talent.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
226
Range 107–346
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection
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
106.4 pts
6.3 PPG · 17.0 games
40.2 solo · 0.6 sacks · 2 INT
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection — not extra 0–10,000 components.
Durability ×0.98
One recent short season (games missed). Production already saw the missed games — this is forward risk only.
Quick answer
Smith-Wade scored 90.3 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points in 2025 (DB110). Played a shortened 2024 (9 games) — health is the nearer question than talent. The 2026 line is modest; opportunity has to break right.
2025 fantasy highlights
IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points
90.3
PPG
5.6
Positional finish
DB110
Key stats
- Solo: 43
- Sacks: —
- INT: 1 (DB66)
Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))
2 seasons
| Season | Finish | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | PPG | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | DB110 | 90.3 | 5.6 | 43 | — | 1 |
| 2024 | — | 56.8 | 6.3 | 22 | — | 1 |
Recent games (2025)
| Week | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | Opp | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 W18 | 5.3 | TB | 3 | — | — |
| 2025 W17 | 3.0 | SEA | 2 | — | — |
| 2025 W16 | 6.0 | TB | 3 | — | — |
| 2025 W15 | 6.8 | NO | 3 | — | — |
| 2025 W13 | 6.8 | LA | 3 | — | — |
| 2025 W12 | 7.3 | SF | 3 | — | — |
| 2025 W11 | 3.8 | ATL | 2 | — | — |
| 2025 W10 | 9.0 | NO | 6 | — | — |
| 2025 W9 | 1.5 | GB | 1 | — | — |
| 2025 W8 | 5.3 | BUF | 2 | — | — |
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 226 out of 10,000 — a top-DB on our board. 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 6.3 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.
- Where can I trade Chau Smith-Wade in a mock dynasty roster?
- Compare Smith-Wade against picks and other players in the dynasty trade calculator, or mock-draft with Best Available.