1. When he overcame incredible odds to become the first member of his family to graduate college.
2. When he was named an unanimous All-American during his senior year.
3. When he won the 2013 co-Defensive Player of the Year in the toughest conference in college football.
4. When he led the SEC in sacks his senior year.
I'll let the numbers do the talking... Because they can't possible lie #ResultsOriented
5. When he was a finalist for the Bronko Nagurski Award which is annually given to the best defensive player in college football.
6. When he helped lead Missouri to their first SEC division title in 2013.
7. When he forced a fumble against Oklahoma St. to help Missouri seal the victory in the Cotton Bowl.
8. When he addressed his poor 40-yard-dash time from the combine in this inspiring commercial.
View this video on YouTube
9. When he rocked the crap out of this pink polo shirt on draft day.
Thank you to the St. Louis Rams and the whole city of St. Louis. I'm using every once of this to achieve greatness!!
Proving once and for all only real men wear pink.
10. When he made this sick kid smile.
11. When he read to these elementary school kids.
Had a great time spending the morning reading stories with my lil buddies at New Haven Elementary #futuretigers
12. When he held this adorable puppy.
13. When he enjoyed a delicious mimosa with his boyfriend.
14. When he learned about wine in Napa.
15. When he was named the recipient of the Arthur Ashe Courage Award.
Bound by their unbreakable will. We're proud to name @MikeSamFootball the recipient of the 2014 Ashe Courage Award.
"The Ashe Award is one of the most prestigious in sports. Recipients reflect the spirit of Arthur Ashe, possessing strength in the face of adversity, courage in the face of peril and the willingness to stand up for their beliefs no matter what the cost. The award is inspired by the life that Ashe lived, using his fame and stature to advocate for human rights, although, at the time, those positions may have been unpopular and were often controversial."
16. When he stopped to take a picture with this movie theater employee.
@MikeSamFootball enjoy your show
17. When he proved his critics wrong time and time again.
18. When he came out to the world.
19. When he handled himself with poise, grace and humility every step of the way despite the pressure and intense media coverage.
20. When he got emotional after achieving his dream of being drafted into the NFL
