Best images of Sam Hartman, next star of 'The Bachelor'

Notre Dame quarterback Sam Hartman (QB02) during the 2024 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Sam Hartman made headlines for his play in college football at Wake Forest and Notre Dame. His play hasn't translated to the NFL.

But he was back in the news in a big way on Nov. 13 because the Washington Commanders practice squad player has been tabbed by ABC as the star of "The Bachelor."

Hartman, 27, threw for 15,656 yards and 134 touchdowns in six college football seasons, five at Wake Forest. His final college year was in South Bend and he had 24 touchdown passes and 2,689 passing yards.

Hartman was not drafted. He has spent time on the Commanders' practice roster since 2024.

He will get far more visibility on "The Bachelor" than he has in the NFL.

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Wake Forest Demon Deacons quarterback Sam Hartman (10) warms up prior to the game against the Syracuse Orange at the Carrier Dome.

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Wake Forest Demon Deacons quarterback Sam Hartman (10) greets fans on the walk to the stadium before the game against the Clemson Tigers at Truist Field.

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Sam Hartman (10) during pregame warm ups against the Duke Blue Devils at Wallace Wade Stadium.

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Sam Hartman (10) pauses on the sideline in the fourth quarter against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Notre Dame Stadium.

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Sam Hartman (10) exhorts the crowd in the fourth quarter against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Notre Dame Stadium.

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Sam Hartman is seen on the field pregame before his team faces the Oregon State Beavers in the Sun Bowl at Sun Bowl Stadium.

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Notre Dame quarterback Sam Hartman (QB02) talks to the media during the 2024 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium.

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Notre Dame quarterback Sam Hartman (QB02) during the 2024 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium.

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Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Hartman celebrates with fans in the stands while leaving the field after defeating the Atlanta Falcons at Northwest Stadium.

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; Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) and Commanders quarterback Sam Hartman (15) stand on the field prior to practice on day one of training camp at OrthoVirginia Training Center at Commanders Park.

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Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Hartman (15) stands on the field prior to practice on day one of training camp at OrthoVirginia Training Center at Commanders Park.

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Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Hartman (15) arrives at training camp at Gillette Stadium.

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Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Hartman (15) looks on from the sidelines against the Cincinnati Bengals during the second half at Northwest Stadium.

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Washington Commanders practice squad quarterback Sam Hartman walks on the field before the game between the Washington Commanders and the Detroit Lions at Northwest Stadium.

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Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Hartman (15) looks on from the sidelines during the second half against the Miami Dolphins at Northwest Stadium.