American Football Player
Michael Sam
1990 - today

Michael Sam
His biography is available in 15 different languages on Wikipedia. Michael Sam is the 95th most popular american football player, the 22,278th most popular biography from United States and the 92nd most popular American American Football Player.
Michael Sam is most famous for being the first openly gay player to be drafted into the NFL when he was selected by the St. Louis Rams in 2014. His announcement of his sexuality prior to the draft was a significant moment in sports history, promoting discussions about LGBTQ+ representation in athletics.
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Among American Football Players
Among american football players, Michael Sam ranks 95 out of 63. Before him are Brock Purdy, Myles Garrett, Ryan Tannehill, Tua Tagovailoa, Brandon Marshall, and Trevor Lawrence. After him are Derrick Johnson, and Russell White.
Most Popular American Football Players in Wikipedia
Go to all RankingsBrock Purdy
1999 - Present
HPI: 29.15
Rank: 89
Myles Garrett
1995 - Present
HPI: 28.67
Rank: 90
Ryan Tannehill
1988 - Present
HPI: 28.55
Rank: 91
Tua Tagovailoa
1998 - Present
HPI: 28.54
Rank: 92
Brandon Marshall
1984 - Present
HPI: 27.45
Rank: 93
Trevor Lawrence
1999 - Present
HPI: 27.18
Rank: 94
Michael Sam
1990 - Present
HPI: 26.82
Rank: 95
Derrick Johnson
1982 - Present
HPI: 21.55
Rank: 96
Russell White
1970 - Present
HPI: 9.71
Rank: 97
Contemporaries
Among people born in 1990, Michael Sam ranks 1,983. Before him are Conlin McCabe, Sisay Lemma, Uroš Čučković, Josh Bugajski, Casey Krueger, and Anzor Khizriev. After him are Bence Demeter, Tyler Myers, Jazmin Carlin, Carrie Russell, Stefano Luongo, and Sophie Caldwell Hamilton.
Others Born in 1990
Go to all RankingsConlin McCabe
ATHLETE
1990 - Present
HPI: 26.99
Rank: 1,977
Sisay Lemma
ATHLETE
1990 - Present
HPI: 26.97
Rank: 1,978
Uroš Čučković
ATHLETE
1990 - Present
HPI: 26.96
Rank: 1,979
Josh Bugajski
ATHLETE
1990 - Present
HPI: 26.91
Rank: 1,980
Casey Krueger
SOCCER PLAYER
1990 - Present
HPI: 26.85
Rank: 1,981
Anzor Khizriev
WRESTLER
1990 - Present
HPI: 26.84
Rank: 1,982
Michael Sam
AMERICAN FOOTBALL PLAYER
1990 - Present
HPI: 26.82
Rank: 1,983
Bence Demeter
ATHLETE
1990 - Present
HPI: 26.81
Rank: 1,984
Tyler Myers
HOCKEY PLAYER
1990 - Present
HPI: 26.79
Rank: 1,985
Jazmin Carlin
SWIMMER
1990 - Present
HPI: 26.70
Rank: 1,986
Carrie Russell
ATHLETE
1990 - Present
HPI: 26.69
Rank: 1,987
Stefano Luongo
ATHLETE
1990 - Present
HPI: 26.66
Rank: 1,988
Sophie Caldwell Hamilton
SKIER
1990 - Present
HPI: 26.60
Rank: 1,989
In United States
Among people born in United States, Michael Sam ranks 22,286 out of NaN. Before him are Nikema Williams (1978), Casey Krueger (1990), Lindsey Harding (1984), Ashley Twichell (1989), Bryce Dejean-Jones (1992), and Marshevet Hooker (1984). After him are Thomas Matthew Crooks (2003), Anthony Gonzalez (1984), Devon Gearhart (1995), Brandon Simpson (1981), Tyler Myers (1990), and Vashti Cunningham (1998).
Others born in United States
Go to all RankingsNikema Williams
POLITICIAN
1978 - Present
HPI: 26.87
Rank: 22,280
Casey Krueger
SOCCER PLAYER
1990 - Present
HPI: 26.85
Rank: 22,281
Lindsey Harding
BASKETBALL PLAYER
1984 - Present
HPI: 26.83
Rank: 22,282
Ashley Twichell
SWIMMER
1989 - Present
HPI: 26.83
Rank: 22,283
Bryce Dejean-Jones
BASKETBALL PLAYER
1992 - 2016
HPI: 26.82
Rank: 22,284
Marshevet Hooker
ATHLETE
1984 - Present
HPI: 26.82
Rank: 22,285
Michael Sam
AMERICAN FOOTBALL PLAYER
1990 - Present
HPI: 26.82
Rank: 22,286
Thomas Matthew Crooks
EXTREMIST
2003 - 2024
HPI: 26.81
Rank: 22,287
Anthony Gonzalez
POLITICIAN
1984 - Present
HPI: 26.81
Rank: 22,288
Devon Gearhart
ACTOR
1995 - Present
HPI: 26.80
Rank: 22,289
Brandon Simpson
ATHLETE
1981 - Present
HPI: 26.79
Rank: 22,290
Tyler Myers
HOCKEY PLAYER
1990 - Present
HPI: 26.79
Rank: 22,291
Vashti Cunningham
ATHLETE
1998 - Present
HPI: 26.77
Rank: 22,292
Among American Football Players In United States
Among american football players born in United States, Michael Sam ranks 92. Before him are Brock Purdy (1999), Myles Garrett (1995), Ryan Tannehill (1988), Tua Tagovailoa (1998), Brandon Marshall (1984), and Trevor Lawrence (1999). After him are Derrick Johnson (1982), and Russell White (1970).
Brock Purdy
1999 - Present
HPI: 29.15
Rank: 86
Myles Garrett
1995 - Present
HPI: 28.67
Rank: 87
Ryan Tannehill
1988 - Present
HPI: 28.55
Rank: 88
Tua Tagovailoa
1998 - Present
HPI: 28.54
Rank: 89
Brandon Marshall
1984 - Present
HPI: 27.45
Rank: 90
Trevor Lawrence
1999 - Present
HPI: 27.18
Rank: 91
Michael Sam
1990 - Present
HPI: 26.82
Rank: 92
Derrick Johnson
1982 - Present
HPI: 21.55
Rank: 93
Russell White
1970 - Present
HPI: 9.71
Rank: 94






























