Sam became famous as the first openly gay football player drafted by the NFL, though he didn’t make a pro team’s final roster last year. He still has hopes of a football career, he said on Twitter after the “Dancing” announcement.
Very excited to be a part of @DancingABC. Football remains my unquestioned number 1 priority, however, while I continue to train and (1/4)
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Actor Alfonso Ribiero won the show’s mirror ball trophy last season.