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Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Hartman will have a different kind of competition waiting for him after football season.
The 27-year-old is taking over the lead role on Season 30 of “The Bachelor,” ABC announced Friday. His season premieres March 21, with episodes available to stream on Hulu the next day.
Hartman remains on Washington’s practice squad. The team also shared the news Friday, including his admission that meeting the women might be more intimidating than the cameras.
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“I have a tough time holding conversation with one girl,” Hartman said on “Good Morning America.” “Thirty is going to be pretty tough.”
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His first reaction to the opportunity was to turn it down. A conversation with host Jesse Palmer, a former NFL quarterback himself, helped change his mind. Hartman came away more open to finding a relationship on television rather than worrying about how that relationship would begin.
His teammates have already weighed in. Hartman received advice on the flight home after Washington’s 24-21 victory over the New York Giants, though he was not committing to following their suggestions.
He does have an idea of what he wants. Hartman described an interest in someone competitive, with ambitions of her own that would push him to keep improving.
Hartman’s Football Background
The Charlotte, North Carolina, native will not be making his first appearance in a series. He was featured in the documentary “QB1: Beyond the Lights” before becoming a familiar name to college football fans at Wake Forest and Notre Dame.
Hartman joined Washington as an undrafted free agent in 2024. He competed with rookie Athan Kaliakmanis for a roster spot this summer, with the seventh-round pick winning that competition. Washington’s current roster lists Hartman on the practice squad, while Jayden Daniels, Marcus Mariota and Kaliakmanis are on the active roster.
At Notre Dame, Hartman was a team captain and the Irish’s most valuable player in 2023. He completed 191 of 301 passes for 2,689 yards, 24 touchdowns and eight interceptions during his lone season in South Bend. His 159.5 passer rating ranked second in school history for a single season at the time.
Before transferring, he built a record-setting career at Wake Forest. He finished his time there with 110 touchdown passes and 21 games of at least 300 passing yards, both ACC career records. In 2021, he threw for 4,228 yards and accounted for 50 total touchdowns, including 11 on the ground.
Hartman capped that season with Gator Bowl MVP honors after throwing for 304 yards and three touchdowns. His next televised pursuit will begin with a two-hour premiere on ABC at 8 p.m. ET on March 21.
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