Shaun Wade

Shaun Wade was acquired by the New England Patriots in a trade with Baltimore on August 26, 2021 in exchange for a 2022 seventh-round draft pick and a 2023 fifth-round draft pick ... Originally drafted by Baltimore in the fifth round (160th overall) of the 2021 NFL Draft.

CAREER TRANSACTIONS

Shaun Wade was acquired by the New England Patriots in a trade with Baltimore on August 26, 2021 in exchange for a 2022 seventh-round draft pick and a 2023 fifth-round draft pick ... Originally drafted by Baltimore in the fifth round (160th overall) of the 2021 NFL Draft.

SEASONAL REVIEWS

2023 (14/6)

• Played in 14 games and started in six with five at cornerback and one in the nickel defense and recorded 23 tackles (21 solo, 2 assists), 2 tackles for loss and 1 pass defensed.
• He was inactive due to injury in three games - vs. Philadelphia (9/10), at Pittsburgh (12/7) and vs. Kansas City (12/17).
• Saw his first action of the season as a reserve defensive back vs. Miami (9/17).
• Contributed to the New England secondary as a reserve defensive back at the New York Jets (9/24) and recorded 1 tackle.
• Made his first NFL start when the Patriots opened with three cornerbacks at Dallas (10/1).
• Saw action on the final play vs Buffalo (10/22) in a prevent defense to help preserve the 29-25 win.
• Only appeared on three special teams plays at Miami (10/29).
• Made his second start of the season at cornerback vs. Washington (11/5).
• Was limited to a few plays vs. Los Angeles Chargers (12/3), due to an illness. 

2022 (3/0)

• Played in three games and recorded two solo tackles.
• Dressed but did not play in three games and was inactive for 11 games.
• Played in his first game of the season at Cleveland (10/16). Saw limited action on defensive and special teams units. Recorded one tackle.
• Saw limited action on the defensive unit at Arizona (12/12) with DB Jalen Mills inactive with an injury and DB Jack Jones forced out of the game with an injury.
• Played one defensive snap vs. Cincinnati (12/24).

2021 (3/0, 0/0)

• Made his NFL debut at Atlanta (11/18) after being inactive for the first 10 games. Saw limited snaps on defense and special teams.
• Saw limited snaps on defense late in the game vs. Tennessee (11/28). Assisted on a fourth quarter tackle for his first career NFL tackle.
• Inactive at Buffalo (12/6).
• Saw limited snaps on defense and special teams at Indianapolis (12/18).
• Inactive vs. Buffalo (12/26) and Jacksonville (1/2).
• Placed on Covid Reserve list.

COLLEGE

• Consensus All-American by the Associated Press, The Sporting News, AFCA and ESPN in 2020.
• Totaled 91 tackles, 25 passes defensed six interceptions, two forced fumbles and two sacks in 35 games with 19 starts during his college career.
• Became Ohio State's first-ever Tatum-Woodson Big Ten Defensive Back of the Year award winner in 2020.
• In 2019, was a key member of an Ohio State secondary that produced the nation's No. 1 pass defense. The Buckeyes also allowed the fewest total yards and fourth-fewest points.
• Finished third on the team in 2020 with 35 tackles (24 solo), while also leading the team with six passes defensed and two interceptions.

PERSONAL

• Prepped at Trinity Christian Academy in Jacksonville, Fla where he helped his team win four consecutive state championships.
• Grandfather, Curtis Green, played nine NFL seasons as a defensive tackle for the Detroit Lions (1981-89).
• Graduated with a degree in sports industry from Ohio State.