NFL Draft Rumors: Ravens, Giants and Patriots interested in drafting Michael Sam

By Josh Hill | May 10, 2014

Jan 3, 2014; Arlington, TX, USA; Missouri Tigers defensive lineman Michael Sam (52) runs on the field before the game against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at the 2014 Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium. Missouri beat Oklahoma State 41-31. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports /

With the NFL Draft entering its final day, one of the names we will be watching very closely is former Missouri pass rusher Michael Sam, who if drafted would become the first openly gay player to enter the NFL.

But aside from the social impact his drafting would have, it’d be more about football and that’s what as many as four teams are focusing on as we enter the final rounds. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Ravens, Giants, Patriots and Cardinals are all looking at Sam as a potential draft pick.

Teams to watch for #Mizzou pass-rusher Michael Sam, who may be the draft’s first openly gay player: #Patriots, #Ravens, #Cardinals, #Giants
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) May 10, 2014

Nothing is certain and it’s very possible that the undersized Sam goes undrafted, but there’s a chance gets taken in the later rounds. We heard yesterday that the San Francisco 49ers could deb interested in Sam as well, which means if he slips into rounds six or seven, someone could take a chance on him and see if he can develop into a star.

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