Charlotte-born NFL quarterback Sam Hartman is the next ‘Bachelor’ for season 30

Ciara Lankford Sat, November 14, 2026 at 5:13 PM UTC

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(QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- Sam Hartman, a Charlotte native and Washington Commanders quarterback, has been named the next star of ABC’s "The Bachelor."

The 27-year-old was announced as the lead for Season 30 during a live appearance on "Good Morning America" on Friday, Nov. 13, according to PEOPLE. He attended high school locally at SouthLake Christian Academy and Davidson Day before moving to the Charleston, South Carolina, area for his senior year.

Hartman made a name for himself as a quarterback at Wake Forest and Notre Dame, and is second in Atlantic Coast Conference history with 12,967 career passing yards.

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After going undrafted in 2024, Hartman signed with the Washington Commanders and has spent time on the team's active roster and practice squad. Now, he's hoping to find love!

Season 30 of The Bachelor is scheduled to premiere in March 2027.

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