First Openly Gay NFL Player Michael Sam Named A Man Of The Year By "GQ"

 
Michael Sam posed holding a football for the cover of one of GQ's Men of the Year issues.  

Sam, 24, in the NFL was ranked with some big names in GQ's list, such as Ansel Elgort, Chris Pratt, Shailene Woodley and Dave Chappelle among others.

"A big thank you to @GQMagazine for including me among their #GQMOTY - I'm beyond honored to share their company!!" the first openly gay football player tweeted.