NFL Quarterback Sam Hartman named the next Bachelor

ABC has its man for the thirtieth season of 'The Bachelor.' Per TVLine, Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Hartman will be the show's new leading man.

The network made the announcement on a November episode of 'Good Morning America.' The dating show is scheduled to premiere on Sunday, March 21.

Hartman, 27, hails from Charlotte, North Carolina. He was a collegiate star at Wake Forest and Notre Dame before his professional career. He also featured in the Netflix docu-series 'QB1: Beyond the Lights' during his high school years.

The Bachelor franchise has a history of picking men from football. Former Bachelors include Jesse Palmer, Colton Underwood, Matt James, Clayton Echard, and Zach Shallcross. Hartman and James both attended Wake Forest University.