Now in his third NFL season, Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Hartman has yet to play in a regular-season game. After going undrafted in the 2024 NFL Draft, Hartman is in his third season on Washington’s practice squad. Although he has been elevated to the 53-man roster, he has never played.
The 27-year-old Hartman is about to have something else to keep him busy. ABC’s “The Bachelor” revealed Friday morning that Hartman will star in the show’s 30th season, which premieres on March 21.
Hartman, a native of Charlotte, N.C., spent five seasons at Notre Dame, where he holds the conference record with the most 300-yard passing games (21) and most career touchdown passes (110). He transferred to Notre Dame for his final collegiate season in 2023,
where he passed for 24 more touchdowns. He signed with the Commanders as a priority free agent after the 2024 draft.
After struggling in the 2025 preseason, Hartman had a solid preseason for the Commanders in 2026. As the practice squad quarterback, he essentially serves as the team’s No. 4 quarterback.
Meet Sam Hartman, your new Bachelor. 🌹
— The Bachelor (@BachelorABC) November 13, 2026
Don’t miss the season premiere of #TheBachelor March 21 on ABC. Stream on Hulu. pic.twitter.com/MbUwN7jqiE
“The Bachelor” debuted in 2002 and follows a single, eligible bachelor for several weeks as he dates multiple women. The bachelor will eliminate candidates each week through a rose ceremony until he finally chooses the winner.
Former NFL quarterback Jesse Palmer starred on the show in 2004 and later took over as the host.
This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Commanders QB Sam Hartman will soon be a TV star
