Washington State players Jaden Hicks, Brennan Jackson, and Chau Smith-Wade realized their NFL dreams as they were selected in the 2024 NFL Draft after not being chosen in the first round. Hicks was picked by the Chiefs in the fourth round, Jackson was selected by the LA Rams in the fifth round, and Smith-Wade was chosen by the Panthers, also in the fifth round.

By the Numbers
  • Jaden Hicks had 3 interceptions for 37 yards and 2 touchdowns during his time at Washington State, and accumulated 155 tackles, 8 for loss.
  • Brennan Jackson had 164 career tackles and 20-151 sacks per yard. He ran a 4.69 second 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine and had a vertical of 33.5”.
  • Chau Smith-Wade made 71 total solo career tackles and 103 total, as well as 3 interceptions, one of which went for 28 yards in 2022 against Arizona State. He ran a 4.54 second 40-yard dash at the combine.
Yes, But

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State of Play
  • Jaden Hicks was selected by the Chiefs
  • Brennan Jackson was chosen by the LA Rams
  • Chau Smith-Wade was drafted by the Panthers
  • Two other players, Lincoln Victor and Ron Stone Jr., have not been selected yet
What's Next

The selected players will begin their professional careers in the NFL, while the remaining players, Lincoln Victor and Ron Stone Jr., will continue to hope for their selection.

Bottom Line

Washington State players Jaden Hicks, Brennan Jackson, and Chau Smith-Wade have realized their dreams of being selected in the 2024 NFL Draft, marking the beginning of their professional football journeys.