Sam Hartman The Bachelor: Who is he, how old is the NFL QB and does he have a wife?

Sam Hartman, a practice squad quarterback on the Washington Commanders, will lead season 30 of the ABC show 'The Next Bachelor'. The network made the surprise announcement on Friday, with the 27-year-old athlete appearing on Good Morning America. Season 30 of The Bachelor is scheduled to premiere Sunday, March 21, 2027, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC.

“I’m excited but also very nervous,” he said on the talk show. Elsewhere in the interview, Hartman added, “I have a tough time holding conversation with one girl. Thirty is going to be pretty tough.” Hartman will be the first lead of the Bachelor franchise since Taylor Frankie Paul’s season 22 of The Bachelorette was pulled off the air in the spring when footage of her 2023 domestic violence arrest resurfaced.

The ABC announcement reads, “Sam Hartman is changing the game as the leading man of the 30th season of The Bachelor. The 27-year-old pro athlete is ready to find his forever teammate. With the same leadership and heart that won over fans on the field, Hartman will begin handing out roses as he searches for love.”


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Sam Hartman's net worth

Sam Hartman, a key player and a prominent athlete known for his exemplary skills on the football field, has been making significant waves in the sports industry. Sam Hartman's net worth has become a topic of great interest among fans and sports analysts alike. As of the latest evaluations, his net worth is estimated to be around $1 million, according to Urbansplatter.

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Who is Sam Hartman?

Sam Hartman is a 27-year-old native of Charlotte, North Carolina, who signed with the Washington Commanders as an undrafted free agent in 2024. In college, Hartman played for Wake Forest, setting several school records and finishing as the all-time passing touchdowns leader in Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) history.

Sam Hartman transferred to Notre Dame in 2023 before signing with the Washington Commanders in 2024. He also appeared in Season 2 of the docuseries QB1: Beyond the Lights. The show originally premiered on Netflix before moving to Tubi.

“The charismatic heartthrob is ready to find a win off the field,” ABC said while introducing Hartman as the next Bachelor lead.

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This is not the first time the dating franchise has selected a former NFL player to lead the show. In 2004, Jesse Palmer, who now hosts The Bachelor franchise, starred in Season 5. Although his relationship with season winner Jessica Bowlin did not last, Palmer went on to become a familiar face across the franchise, hosting multiple Bachelor shows as well as several Food Network programmes.

Several other contestants have also had backgrounds in collegiate or professional football, including Colton Underwood, Dale Moss and Jordan Rodgers. Meanwhile, Tyler Cameron and Matt James, like Hartman, are fellow Wake Forest Demon Deacons.

Sam Hartman's Ex-Girlfriend

During a 2024 podcast interview, Hartman confirmed that he had a girlfriend. While he didn't reveal her name, he shared just enough identifying details for fans to guess who she was. By 2025, speculation arose that they had broken up after they stopped following each other on social media.

In his interview, Hartman revealed, "I have a girlfriend. She plays soccer at Wake Forest. And she's awesome. She's great. She'll be down here for the draft and everything." He also added, "This is her last year. She's got one more season left because she had a redshirt." Fans later speculated that the mystery woman is Tyla Ochoa, who graduated from Wake Forest in December 2024, following that year's soccer season.

The two were first linked in 2022 when fans noticed them in posts on her TikTok (which is now set to private). While it's unclear exactly how they crossed paths, they were both on sports teams at Wake Forest at the time.

Tyla Ochoa graduated from Wake Forest with a degree in politics and international affairs. Since August 2026, she has been working as a senior manager of business operations for DFND Security in Charlotte, North Carolina, per LinkedIn.