Sam Hartman Named Next Bachelor: From College Football to Reality TV

Former Wake Forest and Notre Dame quarterback Sam Hartman has officially been named the next star of ABC's The Bachelor, giving the former college football standout an unexpected new chapter in the spotlight.

Hartman spent six seasons playing college football, throwing for 15,656 yards and 134 touchdowns before joining the Washington Commanders. Now, he's following a path reminiscent of former NFL quarterback Jesse Palmer, who also made the transition from football to The Bachelor.

In our latest video, we look back at Hartman's football career, his surprising move into reality television, and whether football fans might actually tune in to watch him hand out roses.

Would you watch The Bachelor because of Sam Hartman?