Shaun Wade (American football)
No. 26 – New England Patriots | |
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Position: | Cornerback |
Personal information | |
Born: | Jacksonville, Florida | September 15, 1998
Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
Weight: | 191 lb (87 kg) |
Career information | |
High school: | Trinity Christian Academy |
College: | Ohio State (2017–2020) |
NFL Draft: | 2021 / Round: 5 / Pick: 160 |
Career history | |
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* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
Roster status: | Active |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Player stats at NFL.com |
Shaun Wade (born September 15, 1998) is an American football cornerback for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). A native of Jacksonville, Florida, he attended Trinity Christian Academy and was named USA Today's High School Football Defensive Player of the Year as a senior in 2016.
Wade played college football at Ohio State, where he was named the Tatum–Woodson Defensive Back of the Year and considered a consensus All-American in 2020. He was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the fifth round of the 2021 NFL Draft, but was traded to the Patriots before playing a game with them.
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 sport industry.[citation needed]
Professional career[]
Baltimore Ravens[]
Wade was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the fifth round (160th overall) of the 2021 NFL Draft.[9] He signed his four-year rookie contract on May 12, 2021.[10]
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.[11]
References[]
- ^ "The Draft Network". The Draft Network.
- ^ Barney, Justin. "Busy season just beginning for Trinity star Shaun Wade". The Florida Times-Union.
- ^ Barney, Justin. "Trinity's Shaun Wade stays true to Ohio State pledge". The Florida Times-Union.
- ^ Rabinowitz, Bill. "Ohio State football | Shaun Wade too versatile to be pigeonholed into one spot". Buckeyextra.
- ^ "Shaun Wade working to master multiple roles in Ohio State secondary". cleveland. March 27, 2019.
- ^ Hartman, Marcus. "Ohio State Buckeyes: Shaun Wade's versatility another key to defense's rebound". daytondailynews.
- ^ "Is Ohio State football's Shaun Wade the defense's most invaluable piece? Friday Focus". cleveland. October 18, 2019.
- ^ "Ohio State football's Shaun Wade shows time is now to make impact in secondary". cleveland. September 12, 2019.
- ^ Brown, Clifton (May 1, 2021). "Ravens Select Shaun Wade With 160th Pick". BaltimoreRavens.com.
- ^ Harrison, Phil (14 May 2021). "LOOK: Shaun Wade officially signs rookie contract with Baltimore Ravens". Buckeyes Wire. Retrieved 25 August 2021 – via USA Today.
- ^ Shook, Nick. "Ravens trade fifth-round CB Shaun Wade to Patriots for draft picks". NFL.com. Retrieved 27 August 2021.
External links[]
- 1998 births
- Living people
- Players of American football from Jacksonville, Florida
- American football cornerbacks
- Ohio State Buckeyes football players
- All-American college football players
- Baltimore Ravens players
- New England Patriots players