ABC Names 27-Year-Old Sam Hartman Lead for The Bachelor Season 30

3 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · Nov 13

Sam Hartman, a 27-year-old Washington Commanders practice squad quarterback, will front Season 30 of "The Bachelor," which premieres March 21.
ABC picked a player who has been with Washington since going undrafted in 2024 and has yet to appear in an NFL regular-season game.
Hartman built his profile in college, throwing nearly 4,300 yards and 39 touchdowns for 11-3 Wake Forest in 2021 before a final season at Notre Dame.
Jesse Palmer remains the only other NFL quarterback to lead the franchise, starring in the first season in 2004 before later becoming the show's host.
The casting extends the franchise's football ties as it heads into its 30th season, with more than 20 couples from "The Bachelor" and "The Bachelorette" still together.