Sam Hartman, a quarterback in the Washington Commanders organization, will serve as the next “Bachelor” on the eponymous reality dating show, ABC announced on Friday.
Hartman, 27, will star in the show’s 30th season, in which roughly 25 women will compete for his heart.
Hartman was on the Commanders’ active roster until August, when he was cut. He was quickly re-signed to the team’s practice squad, where he continues to play.
The former Notre Dame standout spoke about his decision to join the show in an interview with “Good Morning America” on Friday.
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He said he’s excited about the opportunity to find the love of his life but is nervous about the experience.
“I have probably a tough time holding a conversation with one girl,” he said. “Thirty is going to be pretty tough.”
Hartman said his teammates gave him dating advice for the show, but he declined to share their comments on the air.
His parents told him to be himself and enjoy the experience, he said.
Hartman said he’s looking for a compassionate person and not necessarily someone who can catch a football.
As a 2024 undrafted free agent, Hartman spent the past two seasons switching between the team’s practice squad and the active roster.
“Bachelor” fans were thrilled about the selection.
“And just like that Bachelor is SO back,” one commenter wrote on social media.
Another person wrote: “I will get on a flight right now!”
Hartman, a Charlotte, North Carolina native, is 6’1 and weighs 209 lbs, according to his Commanders profile.
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