Virginia Football

Virginia’s Eric Smith signs free agent contract with Miami Dolphins

Smith started 44 games at UVa

By Paul Wiley Apr 29, 2017, 7:06pm EDT

NCAA Football: Miami at Virginia

Although neither he nor teammate Taquan Mizzell heard their names called in the 2017 NFL Draft, Virginia offensive tackle Eric Smith will get a shot at the NFL.

#UVA's Eric Smith (@wahoo_young) has signed a free agent contract with the @MiamiDolphins #HoosInTheNFL ⚔️➡️ pic.twitter.com/4eFORT0lk5
— Virginia Football (@UVa_Football) April 29, 2017

Smith signed a UDFA contract with the Miami Dolphins, the former home of Virginia offensive line alum Branden Albert.