Former South Carolina Star CB Cam Smith Signs Rookie Deal With Miami Dolphins
Shane Beamer and South Carolina's Football program had quite the productive NFL Draft run this past April, as five former Gamecocks were drafted, the highest number of draftees for Carolina since the 2013 NFL Draft. Their highest NFL Draft pick, and the one that's subsequently viewed as possessing the highest long-term potential out of the draft class, is Cam Smith, who to the Miami Dolphins with the 51st overall pick in the 2nd round of the draft.
When these players come into the league, they typically have a lot on their plate, as they have to move to a new home, likely far away from their family and loved ones, have to get to know their new teammates and coaches, and also get used to the complex world that is the X's and O's of the NFL. For high draft picks like Cam, however, another issue looms large: discussing the terms of their first NFL contract. These contract negotiations can take months to settle, and in some cases, have even led to some players holding out at the beginning of Training camp to get the exact terms they want.
However, that will not be the case for Smith, as he agreed to a 4-year rookie deal worth 7.2 million dollars on Wednesday, per the independent news organization MLFootball.
With Smith now inking a rookie deal, every South Carolina Football player drafted back in April has signed a contract with their respective franchise. Cam will also receive a 2.11 million dollar signing bonus with this deal, making him an instant millionaire and providing him early opportunities to create generational wealth for his family.
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