Jonathan Charles Wade (born March 27, 1984) is an American former football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL) for five seasons.  He played college football for the University of Tennessee.  Wade was drafted by the St. Louis Rams in the third round of the 2007 NFL Draft, and he also played for the Detroit Lions, Cincinnati Bengals, and Miami Dolphins of the NFL.

Early years
Wade was born in Shreveport, Louisiana.  He attended Evangel Christian Academy in Shreveport, and played for the Evangel Eagles high school football team.  His Eagles teams won three state titles and a 1999 national championship during his time there. Jonathan also holds 3 records in the state of Louisiana.

College career
Wade attended the University of Tennessee, and played for the Tennessee Volunteers football team from 2002 to 2006.  He was a standout in both track and football.  Wade played wide receiver when first coming to Tennessee but moved to cornerback after sitting out most of the 2003 with an injury redshirt.  Wade came under fire by fans early in his career, but many NFL pundits now consider him to be a solid NFL prospect. During the 2006 Season, Wade led the Vols in pass deflections is second in interceptions.  Wade also was named Second-team All- SEC by the league's coaches and the AP.

Track and field
Also a star track athlete, Wade won the gold medal over the 200 meters, with a time of 20.95 seconds, and the bronze medal over 100 meters at 2001 World Youth Championships in Athletics. He also won the 2001 and 2002 state titles in the 100 meters and 200 meters. He set the state records in both, 200 meters twice, with a time of 21.03 seconds as a junior and broke his own record as a senior 20.58 seconds. Broke the Louisiana indoor 55 meters record 6.22 seconds. He was also the Louisiana 2001 and 2002 Gatorade Track and Field Athlete of the Year.

Wade has also received honors for track and field while he was at the University of Tennessee. He was named All-American in 2005 for both indoor and outdoor track.  Wade also anchored Tennessee's 2003 SEC champion and NCAA outdoor runner-up 4 x 100 metres relay team.

His personal bests are 6.67 seconds in the 60 meters, 10.15 seconds in the 100 meters and 20.58 seconds in the 200 meters.

Personal bests

Professional career

Pre-draft

St. Louis Rams
Jonathon Wade was selected in the third round with the 84th pick overall in the 2007 NFL Draft by the St. Louis Rams. Wade signed a three-year deal worth $1.635 million that included a signing bonus of $516,375 Over the course of his rookie season at cornerback, Wade played 16 games and made one start as a nickleback and made 24 total tackles, 23 of those solo, with 1 interception returned for 2 yards. On special teams, he returned 1 ball and that was for 19 yards. In 2008 Wade again played 16 games with one start  (starting right cornerback Fakhir Brown was injured and Wade started the final game) and ended the year with 10 tackles, one interception and three passes deflected.

Detroit Lions
Wade signed with the Detroit Lions on March 8, 2010. He was cut on November 9, 2010, to make room for Dave Rayner who was signed to replace Jason Hanson.

Cincinnati Bengals
Wade signed with the Cincinnati Bengals on November 22, 2010, to replace free safety Chris Crocker after he suffered a season-ending knee injury in the Week 11 game against the Buffalo Bills. He was released on September 3, 2011.

Miami Dolphins
The Miami Dolphins signed him on November 1, 2011. He was waived on November 19. Wade was re-signed to a future contract on January 30, 2012. The Dolphins released him during the preseason on August 25, 2012.

Personal life
Jonathan Wade is retired from the NFL and has two sons. Jonathan Charles Wade Jr born July 26, 2009, and Jaydn Charles Wade born October 7, 2016.

References

External links
 
 Cincinnati Bengals bio
 Miami Dolphins bio
 Sacramento Mountain Lions bio

1984 births
Living people
Players of American football from Shreveport, Louisiana
American football cornerbacks
Evangel Christian Academy alumni
Tennessee Volunteers football players
St. Louis Rams players
Detroit Lions players
Cincinnati Bengals players
Miami Dolphins players