New England Patriots 2017-2020 FL DB (RS SO) - Shaun Wade ('20 B1G DBOY, '20 All-B1G, '20 Consensus All-American)

Former Ohio State CB Shaun Wade looks beyond up-and-down 2020, eager for NFL opportunity https://t.co/62jn3tCZFB

— BuckeyeXtra.com (@BuckeyeXtra) April 28, 2021

 

With the 160th pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, the Ravens select CB Shaun Wade, Ohio State#NFLDraft2021 pic.twitter.com/A3T6VqUIhm

— PFF (@PFF) May 1, 2021

 

Shaun Wade goes to the Baltimore Ravens as the No. 160 overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft. https://t.co/HcquPi3tfD

— Eleven Warriors (@11W) May 1, 2021

 

"When I'm healthy, you get the best Shaun Wade." @shaunwade24 pic.twitter.com/GCwmLg2fZJ

— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) May 1, 2021

 

Wait ends for Shaun Wade as talented cornerback tabbed in fifth round https://t.co/sox5XKKLg6

— Lettermen Row (@LettermenRow) May 1, 2021

 

Shaun Wade has more to prove. Baltimore is going to have one motivated, versatile defensive back on the way now. pic.twitter.com/mBsJi5StPb

— Lettermen Row (@LettermenRow) May 1, 2021

 

Former #OhioState cornerback Shaun Wade has “a chip on my shoulder” after NFL Draft slide (FREE)https://t.co/pO51G0kl5B pic.twitter.com/Me8lTg0Z2C

— Bucknuts (@Bucknuts247) May 3, 2021

 

Exactly. He played like a 5th round pick. His tape was awful.

 

I analyzed how each of Ohio State's 15 NFL rookies could fit with their new teams and what their roles could be in 2021: https://t.co/QU5u1yD5cu

— Dan Hope (@Dan_Hope) May 4, 2021

CB/S SHAUN WADE, JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS
While Wade believes he is capable of playing any defensive back position in the NFL and that he’ll be able to prove that once he is fully healthy, the Ravens are expected to play him at the slot cornerback position he thrived at two years ago rather than the outside cornerback position he struggled at in his final season at Ohio State.

According to Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer, the Ravens view Wade as a “slot CB/safety hybrid” who they hope “brings value in a number of areas, including as a blitzer.”

The Ravens already have one of the NFL’s best outside cornerback tandems in Marlon Humphrey and Marcus Peters, but their top slot cornerback Tavon Young has battled injuries, which could open up playing time at that position for Wade, while it’s also possible he could line up as a deep safety at times.

He probably won’t be an immediate starter as a fifth-round pick, but the Ravens have a history of turning lower-round selections into defensive playmakers, which could make Baltimore a great landing spot for his long-term development even if he has to come off the bench as a rookie.

 

@shaunwade24 Explains His 2020 Adversity, Confident in His Talent #ElementFamily https://t.co/ewFTEtrFnb

— Element Sports Group (@element_sports) May 7, 2021

 

“Two years ago, he really excelled as one of the best corners in football.” Shaun Wade started NFL Draft weekend as a cautionary tale and ended it looking like a potential steal. https://t.co/6WlEywu289

— Nathan Baird (@nwbaird) May 7, 2021

 

Former Ohio State cornerback Shaun Wade officially signed his contract with the Baltimore Ravens today. https://t.co/eLkc9hR814

— Dan Hope (@Dan_Hope) May 12, 2021

 

DBs working. @shaunwade24 | @BSteve_1 pic.twitter.com/Yd8fPOCbhI

— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) May 15, 2021

 

This is the Wade.@shaunwade24 pic.twitter.com/A7SshtkiYv

— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) May 19, 2021

 

That @shaunwade24 interception sealed the win to keep the preseason streak alive. 😈

For more highlights, visit https://t.co/BR753EDkLs. pic.twitter.com/JXm3mkbSCp

— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) August 15, 2021

 

Shaun Wade in his #NFL debut vs the Saints

🔒 Grade: 76.3 (Rookie CB3)
🔒 1 target
🔒 1 game-sealing INT pic.twitter.com/Q4E6dFUsRU

— PFF College (@PFF_College) August 16, 2021