Michael Sam
- DE
- Senior
- 6-2, 261 lbs
- Missouri
- Scouts Grade
- Position Rank
- Overall Rank
- Arm Length33-1/4"
- Hand Size9-1/4"
- 40-YD Dash4.91
- ConferenceTBD
2014 Draft Pick Info
| Team | Round | PK(OVR) |
|---|---|---|
| LAR | 7 | 34(249) |
2013 NCAA Football Stats | ||
| Tackles | Sacks | INT |
| 23 | 3.5 | 1 |
2014 Draft Results
MICHAEL SAM NEWS FEED
Marshall Henderson: Tweet 'research'
Former Ole Miss star Marshall Henderson told ESPN.com that his derogatory tweets about Michael Sam was a project to gather information for a friend who is deciding whether to tell his family and friends about his sexual orientation.
May 13, 2014 | Jeff Goodman | ESPN.comDon Jones apologizes for tweet
The Miami Dolphins have fined second-year defensive back Don Jones an undisclosed amount and excused him from the team following critical remarks toward Michael Sam, who recently became the first openly gay athlete drafted by an NFL team.
May 12, 2014 | James Walker | ESPN.comAnother Dolphin in Twitter trouble
Just 48 hours after Pro Bowl center Mike Pouncey found himself in hot water over recent Twitter comments, Dolphins second-year player Don Jones tweeted a controversial reaction to the St. Louis Rams drafting Michael Sam.
May 11, 2014 | James Walker | ESPN.comMichael Sam, Rams are a perfect fit
The Rams have the perfect mix of variables for Michael Sam, who has a great opportunity to succeed with them, writes Jeffri Chadiha.
May 12, 2014 | Jeffri Chadiha | ESPN.comMichael Sam: 'Overwhelmed' by pick
Michael Sam made history Saturday afternoon, as the St. Louis Rams made him the 249th overall choice in the 2014 NFL draft.
May 12, 2014 | Nick Wagoner | ESPN.comFour things we learned at draft
The Bills' bold move is an audition for a future owner, and the 3-4 defense remains important, John Clayton writes.
May 10, 2014 | John Clayton | ESPN.comMichael Sam still on draft board
Michael Sam, poised to become the NFL's first openly gay player, is still on the board after six rounds of the NFL draft.
May 10, 2014 | null | ESPN.comMichael Sam signs with Visa
Visa has partnered with Michael Sam, who could become the first active openly gay NFL player, ahead of the NFL Draft.
May 8, 2014 | Darren Rovell | ESPN.com