Michael Sam is bound for St. Louis.

As the New York Times reports, the drafting of the defensive end by the Rams in the seventh round makes him the first openly gay play to be drafted into the NFL.

A TV camera caught the emotional moment as Sam received the news in the presence of his boyfriend.  After taking the call from Rams' coach Jeff Fisher, an emotional Sam embraced and kiss his partner.

President Obama and numerous celebrities sent congratulatory messages.

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