NFL-er Michael Sam Makes DWTS Debut With "Uptown Funk"

NFL football player Michael Sam with Peta Murgatroyd makes DWTS debut

My man Michael Sam made his Dancing With The Stars debut last night, with pro dancer Peta Murgatroyd, cha-cha-ing to "Uptown Funk."

Murgatroyd won Season 14 with Donald Driver (formerly of the Green Bay Packers) so I'm thinking she's got an inside track on how to teach a football player to dance :)

Sam took to Twitter after his first dance:

America I hope you guys enjoyed @PetaMurgatroyd and I dance. Make sure you go vote for us 8552345603! 💃💃💃💃 pic.twitter.com/nIO2BoDFqh
— Michael Sam (@MichaelSamNFL) March 17, 2015

Having been a professional dancer myself for over 30 years, I step back and watching this I'm awestruck at not only Sam, but any of these celebs who are not "performers" by trade. The idea of DANCING a difficult routine in front of millions for the first time? Wow. Imagine what goes through your head.

Sam and Murgatroyd ended up in the middle of the pack with a score of 26 out of 40 from the judges, so while there's room for improvement, we all know Sam isn't one to shy from hard work.

(And yes, I voted for Team Sambatroyd)