I know there are more important things going on in the world — like the Miami Dolphins’ search for the next head coach or *looks around* EVERYTHING else — but when I saw this, I had no choice but to share
it with my fellow Phinsider brothers and sisters.
, we found out that former Dolphins first-round pick Ted Ginn Jr. (and his family) would be the head coach of the UFL’s Columbus Aviators.Ginn was Miami’s first-round pick (9th-overall) in the 2007 NFL draft. After playing only three seasons with Miami — and being widely considered a bust — Ginn went on to have productive years elsewhere, with his most notable season coming in 2015 with Quarterback Cam Newton and the Carolina Panthers. (Ginn had 44 receptions for 739 yards and 10 touchdowns)
Now, he’s the lead dawg in Columbus, despite his up-and-down NFL career. And ironically enough, he’ll be coaching another Dolphins bust. A player who, as of the beginning of the 2025 NFL season, was still on Miami’s roster.
In one of the most random things you’ll read today, the UFL’s Columbus Aviators — coached by Ted Ginn — selected cornerback CAM SMITH in the fifth-round of the 2026 UFL Draft. Again, CAM SMITH, the former 2nd round pick (51st overall) of the 2023 NFL Draft, is now playing in the UFL.
If that’s not a testament to general manager Chris Grier, I really don’t know what is.
Smith appeared in 21 games over his three years with the Dolphins, playing 153 defensive snaps and 265 on special teams. In total, he recorded only 18 tackles.
There were times when I thought Smith showed potential, and I didn’t hate what I saw on the limited tape I watched in college, but mentally he just never seemed ready for the NFL. Now, he hopes to turn his career around and potentially make a name for himself in a league that hopes to provide fans with a healthy alternative during the offseason.
If Smith balls out, there’s a chance a team could take a chance on the 25-year-old former second-round pick. However, this doesn’t appear to be a Noah Igbinoghene situation, and for whatever reason, this appears to be more of a last-chance situation for Smith.
Thankfully for the Dolphins, Jon-Eric Sullivan is the new guy in town and will be calling the shots moving forward.
What are your thoughts on Cam Smith playing in the UFL? How do you feel about Ted Ginn being his head coach? Do you have a preferred candidate for the Miami Dolphins head coach search? Let us know in the comments section below!
P.S Have a great Weekend!
