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Michael Sam, the first openly gay player in the NFL Draft, awaits a new football home

By Take Two Staff
Published May 8, 2014
Former Missouri defensive lineman Michael Sam takes part in position drills during the 2014 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 24, 2014 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Former Missouri defensive lineman Michael Sam takes part in position drills during the 2014 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 24, 2014 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Michael Sam, the first openly gay player in the NFL Draft, awaits a new football home

The 2014 NFL Draft starts tonight,  where Michael Sam, the first openly gay draft prospect will wait to hear his name over the three-day process. The defensive end from the University of Missouri came out as gay in February, a move some felt was risky to his future in football.

Cyd Zeigler, co-founder of OutSports.com joins us to discuss the impact of Sam becoming the first openly gay NFL player.