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Washington Commanders practice squad quarterback Sam Hartman is taking his talents to reality television. ABC named the 27-year-old as the star of "The Bachelor" Season 30, premiering March 2027.
Hartman made the announcement Friday on "Good Morning America" following Washington's Thursday night win over the New York Giants.
"I'm excited but also very nervous," Hartman said, via ABC News.
The show will film during the 2027 offseason, so his football career remains unaffected. Hartman signed with Washington as an undrafted free agent out of Notre Dame in 2024 and has yet to appear in an NFL regular season game.
At Wake Forest, Hartman became the program's all-time leading passer with 12,967 yards across 48 games. He transferred to Notre Dame for his final collegiate season in 2023, posting a 9-3 record with 2,689 yards, 24 touchdowns and eight interceptions. He earned All-ACC honors in 2021 and 2022, and received the Brian Piccolo Award in 2022 after undergoing surgery for Paget-Schroetter syndrome.
Mickey's Angle: Hartman's keeping both doors open—smart move for a practice-squader looking to build his brand while he waits for a shot under center.
Source: CBS Sports (also reported by ProFootballTalk, ESPN) - written by Mickey the Mouth from the original report.