Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Hartman will be the star of the 30th season of "The Bachelor," ABC announced Friday.
The latest edition of the dating reality show premieres March 21.
The 27-year-old Hartman is currently on the Commanders' practice squad. He played five seasons of college football at Wake Forest (2018-2022) before transferring to Notre Dame in 2023 for his final year of eligibility.
Hartman went undrafted in 2024 before signing with Washington. He has been elevated to the active roster twice but has yet to appear in a regular-season game.
The Charlotte, North Carolina, native said he was a bit nervous about becoming the new leading man on "The Bachelor."
"I have a tough time holding conversation with one girl. Thirty is going to be pretty tough," Hartman said on "Good Morning America," according to Entertainment Weekly's Sarah Hearon.
Hartman will join a long list of athletes who have appeared on "The Bachelor" franchise. Former NFL quarterback Jordan Rodgers and tight end Clay Harbor were both contestants on "The Bachelorette." Former quarterback Jesse Palmer, who previously starred as "The Bachelor," serves as the host of the ABC franchise.
Hartman has appeared in a television series before. He was featured in the second season of Netflix's "QB1: Beyond the Lights" alongside then-future NFL quarterback Justin Fields.
