First-ever male cheerleaders in NFL history describe lengthy LA Rams auditions

ABC "News" ^ | March 28, 2018 | By KELLY MCCARTHY

[Oldeconomybuyer]

For the first time in NFL history, the Los Angeles Rams announced that two men would join its cheerleading squad.

Quinton Peron and Napolean Jinnies will step out on the field this season, cheering and dancing alongside the previously all-female team.

"I thought, 'Why not me? Why can't I do this?' And called my friend and I asked her when auditions were for the Rams and she told me Sunday [March 11] and I showed up," Peron said in an interview on "Good Morning America."

The two men and California natives were among the 76 finalists who auditioned for the Rams cheer team and told "GMA" they were elated to make the squad, especially after the lengthy audition process.

"They were unlike anything I've ever been to. I'm used to getting a call after or an email," Jinnies said, referring to other auditions. "This one was about three weeks long and we had a bunch of rehearsals in between and an extensive interview process, but it was really humbling and amazing to be invited every time you came back."

Both men are classically-trained dancers and have been performing their whole lives. LA Rams cheerleader captain Emily Leibert said they were chosen for more than just their killer moves.

"They really just fit the bill to be a Los Angeles Rams cheerleader. They are intelligent, they are eloquent, they are more than qualified to be ambassadors out in the community," Leibert said.

[Oldeconomybuyer]

[SoFloFreeper]

No thanks.

[ClearCase_guy]

That’s so gay.

[wally_bert]

I’m glad I quit caring about the Rams back in the mid 80s.

[BBQToadRibs]

Dear God. No. Just.... no.

[Angels27]

That’s......gay

[rjsimmon]

I’m glad I quit caring about the Rams back in the mid 80s.

Ditto. Right when they moved to St. Louis.

[2banana]

I am taking a knee.

[Slyfox]

As long as they don't wear mini-skirts.

But those two guys don't look like they could toss any females up into the air like they do in college.

[Angels27]

Sons of 0bama?

[donna]

Hey Rush Limbaugh. What about gay marriage and no loss?

[Billthedrill]

Pom pom boys. Seriously?

[Navy Patriot]

First-ever male cheerleaders in NFL history describe lengthy LA Rams auditions

[Doogle]

[wally_bert]

It was about the time of the Anaheim move for me.

[dp0622]

Might have to change their names to the The Rammed.

[Puppage]

Ditto. Right when they moved to St. Louis.

Right after Roman Gabriel stopped playing for them.

[Attention Surplus Disorder]

I think I could live without hearing this story.

[Puppage]

But those two guys don't look like they could toss any females up into the air like they do in college.

It's not because they aren't strong enough. It's just that they don't want to get cooties.

[Moonman62]

I don’t need another reason not to watch, but this would qualify.