Sam Hartman was always going to have options away from the NFL.The Washington Commanders quarterback has garnered a reputation as something of a heartthrob since arriving as an undrafted free agent in 2024.The quarterback has a lot of female fans and will now star on the upcoming season of The BachelorGettyAfter starring at Wake Forest and Notre Dame, Hartman hasn’t played a down in the NFL, but he sure looks good in burgundy and gold.Hartman’s trademark jet black hair and beard have seen him branded the ‘best looking player’ and ‘most handsome man’ in pro football, as well as winning plenty of admirers. Sam Hartman to feature on Season 30 of The BachelorThe 27-year-old was named the next star of ABC’s “The Bachelor,” which returns for its 30th season in March 2027.The Bachelor is popular American dating and relationship reality TV series that features one, eligible bachelor dating a large group of women simultaneously in the quest to find love.The bachelor goes on a series of dates with the women but slowly eliminating a female at the end of each episode.The season finales ends with a high-stakes proposal should the man choose to pop the question to his final pick.“I’m excited but also very nervous,” Hartman said Friday on “Good Morning America”.“I have a tough time holding conversation with one girl. 30 is going to be pretty tough.”Hartman has a striking beard, but some fans had to do some adjusting last year after beat reporter Scott Abraham shared a video of Hartman running through drills minus his facial hair.Fans were quick to pounce on the viral video, suggesting that the QB should be playing Superman or playing an NFL passer in a Hollywood movie.Hartman has earned praise for his work ethic and once showed off his clean shaven lookx Scott AbrahamHartman, a North Carolina native, played college football at Wake Forest University,GettyHe’s even rocked the moustache look beforeX/NDFootballThe Washington Commanders quarterback is gearing up for a TV stintGettyHe drew plenty of comparisons to Keanu Reeves‘ character in The Replacements, as well as Gaston from Beauty and the Beast.“Jesus how the hell did he get more handsome?” asked one.“Dude looks off the free safety by winking at em,” added a second.“He’s the big city boyfriend the girl leaves for the hometown boy in Hallmark Movies,” a third posted.View Tweet: https://x.com/gmfb?ref_src=twsrc%5EtfwKliff Kingsbury hailed Commanders QB roomHartman’s chiselled good looks have caught the attention of former Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury.The coach was once asked about a quarterback room that included starter Jayden Daniels, backup Marcus Mariota, and third-string Josh Johnson.The practice squad quarterback has become known as the ‘best looking player’ in the NFLGettyA former coach of Hartman’s once said he is “too good looking”GettyKingsbury said that he would allow any of them to date his daughter — if he had one — that is, except for practice squad QB Hartman.“He’s way too good looking,” admitted the former Arizona Cardinals head coach, who has found a new lease of life in Washington.“I think it’s huge and you gotta give [quarterbacks coach] Tavita Pritchard, our quarterbacks coach, a lot of credit for building that type of camaraderie in that room.“And [assistant quarterbacks coach] David Blough as well, the assistant quarterbacks coach, just truly good guys that like each other. … Just phenomenal people above all else, hard workers, professionals and they’re truly a joy to be around every day.”Sam Hartman propositioned by a fanHartman featured in a hilarious interaction with a female fan at training camp.“Sam, would you mind saying hi to my mom Susan? She thinks you’re super hot,” the woman asked.Hartman has featured in some preseason games for the CommandersGetty“Susan, I don’t discriminate from age but I appreciate your support,” he replied.Hartman was eleased by the Commanders as a part of final roster cuts on August 30, 2026, but was re-signed to their practice squad the following day.Sign up for talkSPORT Stateside, the YouTube channel dedicated to passionate US Sports fans. Will Gavin, Brian T. Smith, former NFL star Efe Obada and a collection of special guests debate the biggest talking points across the NFL, soccer, NBA and more.