INDIANAPOLIS -- Michael Sam needed no introduction. Russell Bodine Jersey . He provided one anyway, subtly spelling out his desire to be known simply as a football player whose sexuality isnt a national story. "Good afternoon. My name is Michael Sam. I play football for the University of Missouri," he said to commence his first public appearance since announcing hes gay. Sam smiled and laughed often during a 12 1/2-minute news conference at Lucas Oil Stadium, looking relaxed, jovial and confident while taking questions from the hundreds of reporters surrounding the podium. Despite credentials that include the Southeastern Conference co-defensive player of the year award, Sam is projected only as a mid-round pick in the draft in May. Hes 6-foot-2 and 260 pounds, falling somewhere between a defensive end in a 4-3 scheme and an outside linebacker in a 3-4 system. Where he winds up, Sam said he doesnt care. "Im a pass rusher. If you put me in a situation to get the quarterback, Im going to get the quarterback. Whoever coaches or GMs, this league is a passing league. Id like to believe in myself as a good pass rusher," Sam said. Hes not worried about being accepted, either, in light of the bullying scandal that emerged in Miami. "If the Miami Dolphins drafted me I would be excited to be a part of that organization," Sam said. "But Im not afraid of going into that environment. I know how to handle myself. I know how to communicate with my teammates. I know how to communicate with the coaches and other staff I need to communicate with." Mostly, Sam wants to communicate this: "I just wish you guys would just see me as Michael Sam the football player instead of Michael Sam the gay football player." His former Missouri teammates certainly did. "Hes happy with who he is. He doesnt shy away from who he is. Mike Sam has got a lot of personality. Hes a great guy. Hes not going to be any different than who he is every day," said wide receiver LDamian Washington, one of several ex-Tigers stars here for the NFLs annual scouting combine. If Sam were to slip down the draft board, determining a bias against his orientation or a fear of the potential distraction would be near impossible. If teams pass on him, theyre likely unsure how his combination of size and speed fits with their defence. "You only need one team. One team that believes in you. Theres 32 teams. You need one team," Washington said. Coaches and executives around the league were asked often this weekend for their thoughts on how Sam would fit, both on the field and in the locker room. "He would be welcomed, no different than any other player we have," New York Jets coach Rex Ryan said, adding: "The big thing we always talk about is respect in our locker room." Micah Hyde Jersey . Donald Young lost in straight sets to Israels Dudi Sela 6-3, 6-0. 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The contract extensions mean the duo will be staying at Scotstoun until at least May 2017.Hughes made his Warriors debut at home to against Connacht in February 2014 and was part of the squad which won the Melrose 7s in his first two seasons. The 23-year-olds development was recognised at international level last summer when he was capped by Scotland in a Rugby World Cup warm-up match against Italy.Hughes and Bulumakau are the latest players to commit themselves to the Warriors after Jonny Gray, Finn Russell, Pat MacArthur, Fraser Brown, Alex Allan, Sila Puafisi, Ali Price, Ryan Wilson, Rob Harley, Chris Fusaro, Peter Murchie and Zander Fagerson all signed new deals as well.I feel Ive made real progress this season and to play as much as I have done has been really pleasing, Hughes said on the clubs official website.Scoring my first try for the club against the Ospreys was great and I enjoyed playing in some big games against Munster and Ulster away from home.Im learning all the time and Im looking forward to next season and continuing my development at Scotstoun. Junior Bulumakau has signed a new deal at Scotstoun Bulumakau, who arrived at Scotstoun from the British Army on a one-year deal in August 2015, was born in Fiji and moved to Scotland when he was 10 years old. Star Lotulelei Jersey. Ive loved my first year at Glasgow and I want to continue to learn and improve, Bulumakau said.Playing for Scotland 7s was a great experience for me and Im looking forward to competing for my place in the team next season.Glasgow Warriors head coach Gregor Townsend said: Rory and Junior have earned their new contracts and its a boost for the club that they will be with us again next season.Rory has really progressed over the last 12 months and his hard-working approach has enabled him to play in a number of important games for the club and win a cap for Scotland.There is much more to come from him and we are going to have some excellent competition for places on the wings next season.Junior came in earlier this season and made some very good contributions during the Rugby World Cup period, with the Munster game being a particular highlight.This was Juniors first season as a full professional and hes learned a lot about what it takes to succeed at this level.Were looking forward to him using this experience to improve even further next season. 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