NFL DRAFT 2014: Michael Sam thanks Rams, city of St. Louis on Twitter after being drafted
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Michael Sam is thanking his new NFL team on Twitter.
Shortly after being selected by the St. Louis Rams with the 249th pick Saturday, Sam tweeted:
"Thank you to the St. Louis Rams and the whole city of St. Louis. I'm using every ounce of this to achieve greatness."
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Sam became the first openly gay player drafted by a pro football team. He'll start his professional career not far from the place where he played his college ball at Missouri.
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