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Cam Smith – May 12, 2023 Download PDF version

Friday, May 12, 2023

CB Cam Smith

(We don’t know your schedule, is that the first time you’ve worn a Dolphin’s jersey?) – “Definitely. It’s the first time I’ve put it on.”

(What was it like to put it on for the first time?) – “It felt kind of surreal. I had to send my mother a little first day at work picture. It was kind of surreal being in the moment, seeing myself for the first time with an NFL team logo on. It’s just kind of surreal.”

(How did you decide on No. 24?) – “It really was the only option left. I wasn’t going to be in 30 or nothing like that. I had to make sure I got me a little good number.”

(What have you been doing since you’ve gotten here?) – “The last week really has been hectic. I’ve been down here most of the time. I got a little Airbnb down here before camp started, so I’ve been staying there. I left like two days after I got drafted. I was ready to go so I came down here and started working out with Gold Feet (Global) to make sure I stayed in shape, making sure I stayed good with everything else.”

(Have you had a chance to meet some of the other cornerbacks on the team?) – “I met Xavien (Howard) when I was on a top 30 visit and then I saw him in the training room yesterday and chopped it up with him. I haven’t talked to (Jalen) Ramsey yet. But I probably will be in a little bit.”

(Did CB Xavien Howard give you any advice?) – “Not right now. He didn’t really say too much. We just wrapped it up about regular stuff.”

(I talked to Clayton White at South Carolina. He said that one of the first things you’re going to notice about Cam is his smile and how he loves to play football. Tell me about that, your personality, your love for the game, your competitiveness.) – “I feel like this is really the only time I really do smile a lot is when I’m talking about football or when I’m on the football field and stuff like that. Just being out there showing my personality, showing what I know, showing what I can do and just kind of being me.”

(He also said that you’re aggressive and sometimes you have to control that. Tell me about that. He said you’re going to make plays, you’re going to jump routes but sometimes you can be aggressive, it’s just got to be controlled. Tell me about that aspect of your game.) – “I try to stronghold people a lot and assert my dominance on people. Sometimes that gets me into trouble. But just playing controlled, playing within myself, and not really trying to do too much and just try to make a play.”

(How much of a luxury do you think it will be coming into a team with guys like CB Xavien Howard and CB Jalen Ramsey?) – “I’ve heard a lot of people say it. I know it. I’ve come into the right position. Being under two All-Pro corners, dudes that are the highest paid at their position, dudes that have done stuff the right way. Just being underneath them and picking their brains everyday is going to be big.”

(Do you know if you will get a spot on the beach or downtown? Are you a beach guy?) – “I’ll mess with the beach. I probably won’t mess with that price but the beach would be nice. Probably just a little pool or something in the back so I could look at the water and stuff like that.”

(Today is about as cool as it’s going to get. Have you been warned?) – “Like I said, I’ve been working with Gold Feet (Global), so I’ve been out in the sun the whole time trying to get acclimated to it. I’m blessed to have this day right here.”

(When you go into camp, how do you balance making a name for yourself, impressing coaches and not doing too much?) – “Just staying in the moment. Not really thinking about what’s next. Know what my assignment is, knowing what my technique is for that play, and doing that play, and staying on the same trail. Because if I start looking at too much, that’s when the emotions start flowing in.”

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