'The Bachelor' season 30 to feature NFL quarterback Sam Hartman

The Bachelor 'The Bachelor' season 30 to feature NFL quarterback Sam Hartman The Washington Commanders practice squad QB is ready to find love. By Shafiq Najib Friday, November 13, 2026 1:51PM Watch ABC News live news stream and get 24/7 latest, breaking news coverage, and live video. One NFL quarterback will soon be passing roses as well as footballs. Sam Hartman, a 27-year-old quarterback for the Washington Commanders, has been named the next star of ABC's " The Bachelor ," which returns for its milestone 30th season in March 2027. "I’m excited but also very nervous," Hartman said Friday on " Good Morning America " in his first interview about his search for love, later adding, "I have a tough time holding conversation with one girl. 30 is going to be pretty tough." Prior to joining the NFL, Hartman, a North Carolina native, played college football at Wake Forest University, where he set several school records and became one of the most accomplished quarterbacks in Atlantic Coast Conference history. In 2022, while playing at Wake Forest, Hartman was diagnosed with Paget-Schroetter syndrome, a rare condition that causes blood clots in a vein near the collarbone, according to the National Library of Medicine. He returned to the field that season and received the ACC's Brian Piccolo Award, which recognizes the conference's "most courageous" football player. Microsoft outage live updates: What to know as Outlook, 365 and other apps remain down 1 hour ago LIVE UPDATES: Level 2 storm making way to Bay Area with rain, winds and dangerous high surf in forecast 25 minutes ago San Francisco officials say officers lied, used excessive force in deadly pursuit Hartman finished his college career with 134 touchdown passes, an ACC record, after playing five seasons at Wake Forest and transferring to the University of Notre Dame for his final season in 2023. After finishing his college football career, Hartman signed with the Washington Commanders as an undrafted free agent in 2024. Season 30 of "The Bachelor" premieres Sunday, March 21, at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and streams the next day on Hulu. The Walt Disney Co. is the parent company of ABC News, Disney+ and Hulu. Report a correction or typo Copyright © 2026 ABC News Internet Ventures. Related Topics ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT THE BACHELOR ON THE RED CARPET 'Bachelorette' special unites 18 former leads and Taylor Frankie Paul 'Golden Bachelorette's' Joan and Chock talk NYC, life, love & rumors! Could Jared Freid go from 'Bachelor' superfan to your next 'Bachelor'? Jared Freid: 'From my couch shirtless to being on The Bachelor' Live Streams ON NOW Microsoft outage live updates: What to know as apps remain down 1 hour ago LIVE UPDATES: Bay Area prepares for Level 2 storm 25 minutes ago SF officials say officers lied, used excessive force in deadly pursuit East Bay couple out $14K after scammers impersonate foreign airline VIDEO: Waymo tries to bypass CHP traffic break on SF freeway