By Daily Mail Reporters Michael Sam, the first openly gay football player to be drafted into the NFL received a warm welcome as he arrived in St Louis, Missouri on Monday to start training with the Rams. The draft turned Sam into an instant celebrity across the U.S. and especially within the LGBT community. At his first Rams press conference on Tuesday, Sam reacted to hearing a story about a son who was able to finally come out to his father after being inspired by the football player's story. 'I'm honored that I helped someone be comfortable with who they are, gave him a little courage to deal with his father. I'm honored to have that happen to his son,' Sam said.
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Michael Sam, 24, gave his first press conference since being selected by the St Louis Rams in the seventh round
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He flew to St Louis from Las Vegas on Monday, where he spent the weekend celebrating with boyfriend Vito Cammisano
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He said it's 'great' to be the first openly-gay man drafted, but is now turning his attention to training
Sam has a long road ahead of him if he wants to make the @placeholder' 53-man roster by football season.