Shaun Wade (American football)

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Shaun Wade
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Wade in 2019
No. 26 – New England Patriots
Position: Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1998-09-15) September 15, 1998 (age 25)
Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school: Trinity Christian Academy
College: Ohio State (2017–2020)
NFL draft: 2021  / Round: 5 / Pick: 160
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Total tackles:26
Pass deflections:1
Player stats at PFR

Shaun Wade (born September 15, 1998) is an American football cornerback for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Ohio State, where he was named the Big Ten Defensive Back of the Year and a consensus All-American in 2020. He was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the 2021 NFL draft, but traded to the Patriots before playing a game. Wade was named USA Today 's High School Football Defensive Player of the Year in 2016.

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Early years

Wade was born on September 15, 1998, and attended Trinity Christian Academy in Jacksonville, Florida. [1] [2] While in high school, Wade's teams won the Florida State Championship all four years that he played. As a senior he was the USA Today High School Football Player of the Year and won the Lockheed Martin defensive back of the year awarded by the U.S. Army All-American Bowl. A five-star recruit, he committed to Ohio State University to play college football. [3]

College career

After redshirting his first year at Ohio State in 2017, Wade played in all 14 games in 2018. He finished the season with 31 tackles and three interceptions. [4] [5] He returned to Ohio State his redshirt sophomore year in 2019. [6] [7] [8] Wade graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in sports industry. [9]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split Vertical jump Broad jump
6 ft 0+5⁄8 in
(1.84 m)		196 lb
(89 kg)		33+1⁄2 in
(0.85 m)		9+1⁄4 in
(0.23 m)		4.46 s1.53 s2.56 s37.5 in
(0.95 m)		10 ft 3 in
(3.12 m)
All values from Pro Day [10] [11] [12]

Baltimore Ravens

Wade was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the fifth round (160th overall) of the 2021 NFL draft. [13] He signed his four-year rookie contract on May 12, 2021. [14]

New England Patriots

On August 26, 2021, Wade was traded to the New England Patriots in exchange for a 2022 seventh-round pick and a 2023 fifth-round pick. [15]

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References

  1. ↑ "The Draft Network". The Draft Network.
  2. ↑ Barney, Justin. "Busy season just beginning for Trinity star Shaun Wade". The Florida Times-Union.
  3. ↑ Barney, Justin. "Trinity's Shaun Wade stays true to Ohio State pledge". The Florida Times-Union.
  4. ↑ Rabinowitz, Bill. "Ohio State football | Shaun Wade too versatile to be pigeonholed into one spot". Buckeyextra.
  5. ↑ "Shaun Wade working to master multiple roles in Ohio State secondary". cleveland. March 27, 2019.
  6. ↑ Hartman, Marcus. "Ohio State Buckeyes: Shaun Wade's versatility another key to defense's rebound". daytondailynews.
  7. ↑ "Is Ohio State football's Shaun Wade the defense's most invaluable piece? Friday Focus". cleveland. October 18, 2019.
  8. ↑ "Ohio State football's Shaun Wade shows time is now to make impact in secondary". cleveland. September 12, 2019.
  9. ↑ "Shaun Wade". ohiostatebuckeyes.com. Ohio State University. 21 May 2018. Retrieved 22 August 2022.
  10. ↑ "Shaun Wade Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved July 27, 2022.
  11. ↑ "20 Draft Scout NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved July 27, 2022.
  12. ↑ "Ravens select Shaun Wade with the No. 160 pick in 2021 draft". NFL.com. Retrieved July 27, 2022.
  13. ↑ Brown, Clifton (May 1, 2021). "Ravens Select Shaun Wade With 160th Pick". BaltimoreRavens.com.
  14. ↑ Harrison, Phil (14 May 2021). "LOOK: Shaun Wade officially signs rookie contract with Baltimore Ravens". Buckeyes Wire. Retrieved 25 August 2021– via USA Today.
  15. ↑ Shook, Nick. "Ravens trade fifth-round CB Shaun Wade to Patriots for draft picks". NFL.com. Retrieved 27 August 2021.
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