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CB GRADE RECEIPT

Chau Smith-Wade

Carolina Panthers / NB / Healthy

Model version: player-forecast-v24 Data updated: August 24, 2026 at 6:13 PM EDT
NFSMELL RATING65.0C
POSITION RANK#82of 92 rated CBs
WHY THIS RATING

Grade components

Below starter baselineevidence-shrunk multi-season
Current form64.0
Player-created value64.8
Next-season projection66.9
Production forecast65.0
Position-relative forecast grade65.0

Model receipt

CB production emphasizes passer rating allowed, breakups, target avoidance, missed tackles, and availability.

The displayed performance component is recency-weighted across qualifying 2025, 2024 seasons.

Prospect pedigree and testing are context only; qualifying NFL production is authoritative.

The non-QB forecast target is next-season position-relative production, not an independent film or talent grade.

2025 PERFORMANCE

Position-specific metrics

Passer Rating Allowed106
33rd percentile
Snap Pct63.1
23rd percentile
Pass Breakup Rate4.255
30th percentile
Coverage Target Rate6.953
64th percentile
Missed Tackle Pct9.677
47th percentile
Tackles Per 100 Snaps8.284
71st percentile
59.4 season score676 qualifying plays