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Washington Commanders Quarterback Sam Hartman To Star In ‘The Bachelor’

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The Daily Caller · collected 2026-11-13 · by Leena Nasir

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Washington Commanders backup quarterback Sam Hartman will star in the 30th season of the ABC reality show The Bachelor beginning March 21. The 27-year-old athlete, who previously set multiple records at Wake Forest and earned team MVP honors at Notre Dame, will search for love among a group of women during the show's return after a two-year hiatus. This report focuses on Hartman's transition from a prolific college and professional football career to his new role as the lead in the romantic drama.
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Washington Commanders backup quarterback Sam Hartman will star in the 30th season of the ABC reality show The Bachelor beginning March 21. The 27-year-old athlete, who previously set multiple records at Wake Forest and earned team MVP honors at Notre Dame, will search for love among a group of women during the show's return after a two-year hiatus. This report focuses on Hartman's transition from a prolific college…

Washington Commanders Quarterback Sam Hartman To Star In ‘The Bachelor’ (this article)
Global News13 Nov

NFL quarterback Sam Hartman, a 27-year-old on the Washington Commanders’ practice squad, has been cast as the lead for Season 30 of The Bachelor premiering March 21. Hartman expressed initial reluctance to date on television but decided to participate after consulting with show host Jesse Palmer, who notably joked about Hartman's appearance on social media. The report highlights Hartman's admission of nerves…

The new ‘Bachelor’ will be NFL quarterback Sam Hartman →

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Leena Nasir
19 article(s) here · 1 carrying a prediction
— The Bachelor (@BachelorABC) November 13, 2026 “The Bachelor” will celebrate its milestone 30th season with Hartman at the center of the romantic drama as he searches for love among a group of women vying for his heart.
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ABC Hulu Notre Dame Wake Forest Washington Commanders

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Hartman PERSON · 5× ABC ORG · 2× Sam Hartman PERSON · 2× Bachelor PERSON · 1× Hulu ORG · 1× Instagram ORG · 1× Notre Dame ORG · 1× Notre Dame’s ORG · 1× Wake Forest ORG · 1× Washington Commanders ORG · 1×

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— The Bachelor (@BachelorABC) November 13, 2026 “The Bachelor” will celebrate its milestone 30th season with Hartman at the center of the romantic drama as he searches for love among a group of women vying for his heart.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-11-14
— The Bachelor (@BachelorABC) November 13, 2026 “The Bachelor” will celebrate its milestone 30th season with Hartman at the center of the romantic drama as he searches for love among a group of women vying for his heart.
2026-11-14 · The Daily Caller
Washington Commanders Quarterback Sam Hartman To Star In ‘The Bachelor’ · assertive framing

Claims (10 extracted, 0 hedged)

Washington Commanders backup quarterback Sam Hartman traded football for a shot at love after being named the next star of “The Bachelor.” asserted
Hartman → trade → Bachelor
The hit ABC reality show revealed Friday that it is making a comeback after a two-year hiatus, with Hartman as the star of the upcoming season. Meet Sam Hartman, your new Bachelor. asserted
it → reveal → Hartman
— The Bachelor (@BachelorABC) November 13, 2026 “The Bachelor” will celebrate its milestone 30th season with Hartman at the center of the romantic drama as he searches for love among a group of women vying for his heart. asserted
he → celebrate → heart
Hartman spent five seasons at Wake Forest, where he established himself as one of college football’s most prolific quarterbacks. asserted
he → spend → quarterbacks
He threw for 12,967 yards and 110 touchdowns and set several school records before transferring to Notre Dame. asserted
He → throw → Dame
The 27-year-old athlete served as Notre Dame’s starting quarterback, throwing for 2,689 yards during the regular season, earning team MVP honors and helping lead the team to a winning record. asserted
athlete → serve → record
Hartman shared the news of his venture Friday on Instagram. asserted
Hartman → share → Instagram
(RELATED: Avril Lavigne Reveals Birth Of First Child, Debuts Daughter’s First Photos) asserted
Lavigne → reveal → Photos
“The Bachelor” has previously featured college basketball star Grant Ellis and a number of former NFL players, including Mel Owens, Jesse Palmer, Colton Underwood, and Clay Harbor. asserted
Bachelor → feature → Owens
Fans who want to tune in to see Hartman’s romance journey will have to wait until the show premieres in March. asserted
show → want → March
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