NFL quarterback Sam Hartman has been announced as the lead star of Season 30 of the popular reality show “The Bachelor”. The 27-year-old Charlotte native was revealed as the new Bachelor on Friday.
Hartman, who grew up in the Lake Norman area, is also a lifelong fan of the Carolina Panthers. He is currently part of the Washington Commanders’ practice squad.
Before entering professional football, Hartman attended SouthLake Christian Academy in Huntersville and spent three seasons playing at Davidson Day School.
He went on to build an impressive six-year college football career between 2018 and 2023. During this period, he played five seasons for Wake Forest before joining Notre Dame for his final college season.
Hartman also achieved notable records in college football, finishing fourth in Football Bowl Subdivision history with 134 passing touchdowns. He ranked fifth in career passing yards with an impressive 15,656 yards.
His selection brings a professional football background to the upcoming season of the reality dating series.
