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Michael Sam would have had four offers if undrafted

Michael Sam

Missouri’s All-American defensive end Michael Sam waves to the crowd during the Cotton Bowl trophy presentation at halftime of an NCAA college basketball game between Missouri and Tennessee, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2014, in Columbia, Mo. Sam came out to the entire country Sunday, Feb. 9, and could become the first openly gay player in the NFL. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

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The Rams made history when they used the 249th pick on Missouri defensive end Michael Sam.

But if he had lasted through eight more picks, he’d have had his choice of offers.

According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, Sam would have chosen between offers from four teams — the Rams, Bears, Giants and Ravens as an undrafted free agent.

To be honest, it’s surprising more teams wouldn’t have wanted to bring him in, or at least let it known they were interested in possibly doing so.

The Ravens are the only base 3-4 defense of the bunch, but they’ve shown a flexibility over the years that would have allowed him to find a spot.

But the Rams made it a moot point by taking him with a compensatory pick.