Although it's already the No. 2 selling jersey among 2014 NFL rookies, the Michael Sam #96 Rams jersey will probably get another sales boost thanks to Harry Styles.
The One Direction singer showed his support for Sam at a concert in St. Louis, where Sam plays for the Rams. Sam is the first openly gay player to be drafted into the NFL and is currently vying to become the first openly gay man to play in an NFL regular-season game.
As MTV points out, this isn't the first time Styles has shown support for the LGBT community and equal rights, though it is the first time he's has taken a stance onstage.
Sam voiced his appreciation for the gesture on Twitter saying,"@Harry_Styles thank you for your support!!! #RamNation."
Many One Direction fans in attendance were proud of Styles for making the statement.
HARRY STYLES IS WEARING A MICHAEL SAM JERSEY FOR THE ENCORE OMG OMG
— Samantha Stowell (@sammmsto) August 28, 2014
The moment I realized it was OK to have respect for @harry_styles #OneDirection #stl #MichaelSam https://t.co/gW9Ou4j4zQ — Jessica XCX (@RealWhiskeyWife) August 28, 2014
Tonight I saw @Harry_Styles rock a Leo Dicaprio bun while wearing a Michael Sam jersey while singing "You&i" #tooperfect #gameover
— Amanda Becker (@amanda_bex) August 28, 2014
didn't think i could love @Harry_Styles more until he threw on a michael sam jersey! pic.twitter.com/icFNzhQ3mR — erica imergoot (@ericaleighxo) August 28, 2014
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