Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Hartman has been officially announced as the lead for the 30th season of the reality television series The Bachelor, according to People.
The 27-year-old athlete, who is currently in his third NFL season, will begin filming the show following the conclusion of the professional football season, as reported by the network.
Hartman, an undrafted free agent who joined the Commanders in April 2024 after a collegiate career at Wake Forest and Notre Dame, has spent the majority of his professional tenure on the team’s practice squad, noted the Yahoo Sports report.
The quarterback expressed initial hesitation regarding the reality television opportunity before seeking advice from former Bachelor lead and fellow former NFL player Jesse Palmer, the outlets reported.
Regarding his upcoming television role, Hartman shared his feelings during a broadcast appearance, stating, “I’m excited but also very nervous.”
He further elaborated on the challenge of dating multiple contestants, saying, “I have a tough time holding conversation with one girl. Thirty is going to be pretty tough.”
Hartman’s professional season could potentially extend into February if the Commanders reach the Super Bowl, though the team currently holds a 3-5-1 record, per the Yahoo Sports coverage.
The Bachelor season 30 is scheduled to premiere on March 21, confirmed the network.
Hartman noted that his teammates have already offered their own perspectives on the transition to reality television, though he remarked, “Probably not going to listen to anybody on that.”
Before his transition to the NFL, Hartman recorded 15,656 passing yards and 134 touchdowns during his collegiate career, according to the People report.