Commanders Quarterback Sam Hartman Set To Lead The Bachelor Season 30

From the Football Field to Reality TV

Washington Commanders backup quarterback Sam Hartman is taking on a new role away from the gridiron. The 27 year old athlete has been picked to lead the milestone 30th season of the popular reality dating show, The Bachelor.

The show is coming back following a two year hiatus. This milestone season is slated to premiere in March on ABC. The core premise of the show stays true to its roots, where Hartman will aim to find true love. The ultimate goal for the quarterback by the finale of the show will be a marriage proposal. Contestants hoping to win his heart might also need to know a bit about football along the way.

Looking at Hartman's Football Career

Sam Hartman is a native of Charlotte, North Carolina. He built his reputation in college football, starting his career at Wake Forest. He spent five full seasons with Wake Forest from 2018 through 2022 before deciding to make a move. He transferred to Notre Dame ahead of the 2023 college football season.

Throughout his college career, Hartman registered impressive passing numbers. He threw for 15,656 passing yards and completed 134 touchdown passes. Hartman averaged 8.2 yards per pass attempt and completed 59.8 percent of his pass attempts.

Despite his numbers, Hartman went undrafted during the 2024 NFL draft. The Washington Commanders picked up the former Notre Dame and Wake Forest standout, signing him to their practice squad. That move came after Washington selected quarterback Jayden Daniels with the number two pick in the draft.

Athletes Featured on The Bachelor

Athletes appearing on the dating franchise is a well established tradition. On the 29th season of the show, Grant Ellis held the main role after playing college basketball at Iona and Southern.

The show also has a long history with American football players. Former NFL players who have been featured include Mel Owens, Jesse Palmer, Colton Underwood and Clay Harbor.

Other former college football players have also made names for themselves on the show. That list includes Jordan Rodgers, Josh Murray, Dale Moss and Matt James. Interestingly, Matt James also played college football for Wake Forest, making him another former Wake Forest player alongside Hartman to enter the popular franchise.