Social media reacts to St. Louis Rams drafting Michael Sam

Published: May 10, 2014 at 12:09 PM

The St. Louis Rams made a dream a reality by taking Missouri's Michael Sam with the 249th pick in the 2014 NFL Draft. Social media erupted as the first openly gay prospect was drafted into the league.

Thank you to the St. Louis Rams and the whole city of St. Louis. I'm using every once of this to achieve greatness!! pic.twitter.com/QESdOJVzsw
— Michael Sam (@MichaelSam52) May 10, 2014

Welcome to the NFL, @MikeSamFootball. #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/bv3q5A2jRE
— NFL (@NFL) May 10, 2014

Welcome to #STL, @MikeSamFootball! #RamsDraft
— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) May 10, 2014

Welcome to the squad @MikeSamFootball #D-LineShowtime
— Robert Quinn (@RQuinn94) May 10, 2014

Congrats to @MikeSamFootball on becoming a @STLouisRams Welcome to the #Rams family.
— Eric Dickerson (@EricDickerson) May 10, 2014

Congratulations to Michael Sam. It's a victory for LOVE.
— John Legend (@johnlegend) May 10, 2014

I just got goosebumps and a little teary. #GoRams
— KHS (@KaraHenderson) May 10, 2014

And that is about as good a landing spot for Sam as there is, football-wise and otherwise. A good thing for everyone.
— Judy Battista (@judybattista) May 10, 2014

Congratulations @MikeSamFootball the 249th pick in the NFL draft. Wishing you the best of luck & a long career #StandWithSam @STLouisRams
— Brendon Ayanbadejo (@brendon310) May 10, 2014

This is Michael Sam getting the news #StandwithSam pic.twitter.com/fxis3qGJhc
— ROCK M NATION (@RockMNation) May 10, 2014

Sam will have a hell of a time making the #Rams defensive line. And I defend to the death his right to try.
— Mike Tanier (@MikeTanier) May 10, 2014

Congrats, Michael Sam. Congrats, Rams. And apologies to picks 250-256 but I miiiiiight call it a day.
— Seth Meyers (@sethmeyers) May 10, 2014

So proud of the @STLouisRams for showing there's nothing to be afraid of. Congratulations, @MikeSamFootball
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) May 11, 2014

Michael Sam now has to prove to the Rams organization that he's an outstanding football player. Nothing more, nothing less.
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) May 11, 2014

Congratulations to Michael Sam, Rams, NFL, everyone... This is a big moment in sports, and beyond.
— Scott Fujita (@sfujita55) May 10, 2014

Congrats to @MikeSamFootball be you!. and continue to ball and put on for the #SEC
— Ha Ha Clinton-Dix (@haha_cd6) May 10, 2014

Historic pick: Rams take Michael Sam in 7th round: http://t.co/WtMpEAbt6y via @STLtoday
— Torry Holt (@BigGame81) May 11, 2014

I'm getting ready for my game against the @MiamiHEAT, but I wanted to say congrats to @MikeSamFootball & @STLouisRams. Great pick. Good luck
— Jason Collins (@jasoncollins98) May 10, 2014

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