CHARLOTTE — The Bachelor has named its next leading man.
Sam Hartman, a 27-year-old quarterback for the Washington Commanders, has been named the next star of ABC’s “The Bachelor,” which returns for its milestone 30th season in March 2027.
Before joining the NFL, Hartman, a Charlotte native, played college football at Wake Forest University, where he set several school records and became one of the most accomplished quarterbacks in Atlantic Coast Conference history.
In 2022, while playing at Wake Forest, Hartman was diagnosed with Paget-Schroetter syndrome. This rare condition causes blood clots in a vein near the collarbone, according to the National Library of Medicine.
Hartman finished his college career with 134 touchdown passes, an ACC record, after playing five seasons at Wake Forest and transferring to the University of Notre Dame for his final season in 2023.
After finishing his college football career, Hartman signed with the Washington Commanders as an undrafted free agent in 2024.
Season 30 of “The Bachelor” premieres Sunday, March 21, at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and streams the next day on Hulu.
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