Michael Sam, who could become the first openly gay player in the NFL whether he’s drafted this week or gets picked up as an undrafted rookie free agent, has signed his first endorsement deal.
The defensive end partnered with Visa, according to an ESPN report, and on Thursday — the first day of the NFL draft — the company debuted a video spot featuring the SEC Defensive Player of the Year to its YouTube account.
“Judge me for what I do on the field,” Sam's voiceover says as he slowly bench presses in a weight room.
Sam, who is predicted to go anywhere from the third to sixth round, had 11.5 sacks, 19 tackles for loss and forced two fumbles at Missouri last year.
"We felt that Michael's story was a perfect fit for our 'everywhere' campaign, which is meant to inspire people to reach their own personal goals and aspirations," Visa's chief marketing officer Kevin Burke told ESPN.com. "We wish Michael the best on and off the field as he embarks on the next chapter of his life."
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