Colton Underwood doesn’t feel the football community is ready for gay players. The “Bachelor” star spoke about how Michael Sam, the first openly gay NFL player, almost inspired him to come out back in 2014. “I had the opportunity in 2014 when I entered the draft.
Michael Sam came out,” Underwood said, saying he regrets not coming out earlier. Speaking with Variety, Underwood said, “The football and athletic community is not ready for gay people.” RELATED: Colton Underwood Says He Was Blackmailed Before Coming Out As Gay Underwood said he has recently spoken with Sam where they spoke about how he was teased in the locker rooms. “I’ve had a conversation with Michael about this, since I came out.