Former Dolphins Cornerback Cam Smith Joins UFL’s Columbus Aviators

Overview

• The Aviators announced Smith as a new addition, and reporting says he was taken in the fifth round of the 2026 UFL Draft.
• He will play for head coach Ted Ginn Jr., a former Miami first-round selection now leading Columbus.
• Across three seasons with the Dolphins, Smith appeared in 21 games with 153 defensive snaps, 265 special-teams snaps, and 18 tackles.
• He was limited to six games in 2024 due to two injured-reserve stints and was waived near the end of September 2025 after starting that season on the non-football illness list.
• Coach Mike McDaniel called the 2025 separation the best outcome for both sides, and coverage portrays the UFL role as a chance to revive his résumé with possible NFL interest if he excels.