Players weigh in on Michael Sam's future in the NFL

"If he wanted to play, nobody in this league could tell me he wasn't worth a shot at their roster," said Scott, a teammate of Rhodes with the Jets in 2009.

Michael Sam (52), who recorded an SEC-high 11.5 sacks last season, is preparing for the '14 NFL draft :: Stacy Revere/Getty Images

"If he wanted to play, nobody in this league could tell me he wasn't worth a shot at their roster," said Scott, a teammate of Rhodes with the Jets in 2009. "He's super athletic, 6-3. He's basically Kam Chancellor but can cover better."

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