Clayton Echard

Last updated
Clayton Echard
No. 85
Position: Tight end
Personal information
Born: (1993-04-29) April 29, 1993 (age 30)
Eureka, Missouri
Height:6 ft 5 [1]  in (1.96 m)
Weight:261 lb (118 kg)
Career information
High school: Eureka
(Eureka, Missouri)
College: Missouri
Undrafted: 2016
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only

Clayton Ray Echard (born April 29, 1993) is an American television personality best known for his appearances as a contestant on season 18 of The Bachelorette , and as the star of season 26 of The Bachelor . [2] He played college football for Missouri and spent training camp with the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL) in 2016.

Contents

Early life and education

Echard was born on April 29, 1993, in Eureka, Missouri, to parents Brian and Kelly. [3] [4] He has two brothers, Nate and Patrick. He began playing football in the sixth grade. He was a wide receiver during his junior year at Eureka High School, weighing 170 pounds, before shifting to a defensive lineman and gaining 30 pounds for the role as a senior. [5] He graduated from high school in 2011. Though he did not receive any scholarship offers, Echard was selected as a walk-on member of the Missouri Tigers football team at the start of his first year at the University of Missouri. [6] [7] At the University of Missouri, he studied health sciences and minored in Spanish and business, receiving a bachelor's degree in 2015. [3] [8]

Career

College and professional football

Echard redshirted his freshman year and played one game during the 2012 season. [6] [9] He was named to the Southeastern Conference academic honor roll for 2012. [10] At the start of the 2013 season, Echard was moved from defensive end to tight end. [11] He played 12 games and recorded one assisted tackle. [7]

He played in both offensive and defensive positions in all 14 games during the 2014 season, eventually settling as tight end, which he continued to play during the 2015 season. [6] [9] He made two receptions for 14 yards with one start in 2015. [12]

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 4 in
(1.93 m)		261 lb
(118 kg)		32+7⁄8 in
(0.84 m)		10+3⁄8 in
(0.26 m)		4.87 s1.71 s2.81 s4.64 s7.24 s30.0 in
(0.76 m)		9 ft 8 in
(2.95 m)		20 reps
All values from Pro Day [13]

Echard signed with the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League as a tight end in July 2016, [14] but was cut from the team before the start of the regular season in September 2016. [15] [16]

Echard worked as a sales representative for Stryker Corporation, a medical device company, in 2016. [9] He is currently a real estate agent in Scottsdale. [17]

The Bachelorette

Echard first appeared as a contestant on Michelle Young's season of The Bachelorette. [9] He was first announced as a potential contestant for the season, along with 34 other men, in July 2021. [18] [19] He finished in eighth place.

The Bachelor

In September 2021, Variety and other sources reported that Echard was cast as the star of season 26 of The Bachelor. [20] [9] On September 16, he spoke to fans of the franchise in his hometown, saying that he was "excited" and "a little nervous". [21] Echard was officially confirmed by ABC on November 30, 2021. [2] The season premiered on January 3, 2022. [22] In the final episode, Echard chose Susie Evans, but she rejected him. It was later revealed on the live After the Final Rose special that they had since gotten back together. [23]

Personal life

Echard was in a relationship with Susie Evans from December 2021 to September 2022. [24]

Related Research Articles

<i>The Bachelor</i> (American TV series) American reality television series on ABC

The Bachelor is an American dating and relationship reality television series that debuted on March 25, 2002, on ABC. For its first 25 seasons, the show was hosted by Chris Harrison. As the essence of the original The Bachelor franchise, its success resulted in several spin-offs including The Bachelorette, Bachelor Pad, Bachelor in Paradise, Bachelor in Paradise: After Paradise, The Bachelor Winter Games, The Bachelor Presents: Listen to Your Heart, The Bachelor: The Greatest Seasons – Ever!, The Golden Bachelor, and The Golden Bachelorette, as well as spawning many international editions of the shows.

<i>The Bachelorette</i> (American TV series) US television series

The Bachelorette is an American reality television dating game show that debuted on ABC on January 8, 2003. The show is a spin-off of The Bachelor and the staple part of The Bachelor franchise. The first season featured Trista Rehn, the runner-up from the first season of The Bachelor, offering the opportunity for Rehn to choose a husband among 25 bachelors. The 2004 season of The Bachelorette again took a runner-up from the previous season of The Bachelor. After last airing on February 28, 2005, the series returned to ABC during the spring of 2008, following an absence of three years, and has since become an annual staple of the network's summer programming.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jesse Palmer</span> Canadian player of American football

Jesse James Palmer is a Canadian television personality, sports commentator, and former professional football player who was a quarterback for five seasons in the National Football League (NFL) in the early 2000s. Palmer played college football for the Florida Gators under coach Steve Spurrier, and thereafter, he played professionally for the New York Giants and San Francisco 49ers in the NFL before spending half of the 2006 season with the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL).

Eureka High School, located in Eureka, Missouri, is a secondary school in the Rockwood School District. Eureka High School was the first high school in what would become the Rockwood School District. The high school opened in 1908 and was fully accredited within four years.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Rachel Lindsay (television personality)</span> American media personality and attorney (born 1985)

Rachel Lynn Lindsay is an American media personality, attorney and podcaster. She is best known for her role as a contestant on the twenty-first season of ABC's The Bachelor and as the lead of its spinoff, The Bachelorette, in its thirteenth season. She was the first African-American lead in the Bachelor franchise. She was a correspondent for Extra from 2020 to 2023, and is a co-host of the Higher Learning podcast alongside Van Lathan on The Ringer platform. Lindsay was also a partial owner of the FCF Shoulda Been Stars Indoor Football Team.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Clay Harbor</span> American football player (born 1987)

Clayton Lee Harbor is a former American football tight end and current television personality. He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fourth round of the 2010 NFL Draft. He played college football at Missouri State. He has also been a member of the Jacksonville Jaguars, New England Patriots, Detroit Lions, and New Orleans Saints.

<i>The Bachelorette</i> (American season 9) Season of US television series

The ninth season of The Bachelorette premiered on May 27, 2013. This season features 27-year-old Desiree Hartsock, a bridal stylist from Northglenn, Colorado. Hartsock finished in fourth place on season 17 of The Bachelor featuring Sean Lowe.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Colton Underwood</span> American television personality

Colton Scott Brown-Underwood is an American reality television personality and former professional football player. He played defensive end at Illinois State and was signed by the San Diego Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2014, and was on the practice squads of the Oakland Raiders and Philadelphia Eagles. After being released by the Raiders, Underwood became a contestant on the 14th season of The Bachelorette, and was then announced as the lead of the 23rd season of The Bachelor. He is the first lead in Bachelor franchise history to come out as gay.

<i>The Bachelorette</i> (American season 12) 12th season of US television series

The twelfth season of The Bachelorette premiered on ABC on May 23, 2016. This season featured 25-year-old Joelle "JoJo" Fletcher, a real estate developer from Dallas, Texas. Fletcher was the runner-up on season 20 of The Bachelor featuring Ben Higgins.

Tyler Slavin is a former American football wide receiver. He played college football at Arizona and New Mexico Highlands.

Tyler Cameron is an American television personality, model and general contractor. Cameron received national attention as a contestant on season fifteen of The Bachelorette, starring Hannah Brown, in which Cameron was the season's runner-up. He works as a model with Soul Artist Management in New York City and Next Management Miami.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Matt James (television personality)</span> American television personality

Matthew James is an American television personality, businessman, and former NCAA football player. James is best known for being the first male African-American lead for The Bachelor in season 25.

American reality television franchise The Bachelor has long been criticized for how it handles race. Industry journalists, academics, and critics have condemned the franchise for its lack of racial diversity, its portrayal of people of color, and its contestants' racist behaviors.

<i>The Bachelorette</i> (American season 18) Season of US reality television show

The eighteenth season of The Bachelorette premiered on October 19, 2021. This season features 28-year-old Michelle Young, an elementary school teacher from Woodbury, Minnesota.

<i>The Bachelor</i> (American season 26) Season of television series

The twenty-sixth season of The Bachelor premiered on January 3, 2022, with Jesse Palmer as host. This season featured 28-year-old Clayton Echard, a medical sales representative from Eureka, Missouri.

Susan Christine Evans is an American TV host and beauty pageant titleholder. She is best known for being the winner of season 26 of The Bachelor. As a beauty pageant titleholder, Evans was crowned Miss Virginia Teen USA 2011 and Miss Virginia USA 2020.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Gabby Windey</span> American television personality

Gabriela Maria Windey is an American television personality who appeared on season 26 of The Bachelor, and co-starred in season 19 of The Bachelorette alongside Rachel Recchia.

<i>The Bachelorette</i> (American season 19) Season of television series

The nineteenth season of The Bachelorette premiered on July 11, 2022. This season features 26-year-old Rachel Recchia, a flight instructor from Clermont, Florida, and 31-year-old Gabby Windey, an ICU nurse from O'Fallon, Illinois.

Rachel Joanne Recchia is an American television personality who appeared on season 26 of The Bachelor, and co-starred in season 19 of The Bachelorette alongside Gabby Windey.

Zachary Lloyd Shallcross is an American television personality who appeared on season 19 of The Bachelorette, and starred in season 27 of The Bachelor.

References

  1. ↑ "Clayton Echard - Football - University of Missouri Athletics". Missouri Tigers . Retrieved October 13, 2021.
  2. 1 2 Wagmeister, Elizabeth (November 30, 2021). "It's Official: ABC Names Clayton Echard Next Star of 'The Bachelor'". Variety . Retrieved November 30, 2021.
  3. 1 2 "Clayton Echard - Bachelor Biography". ABC . Retrieved December 28, 2021.
  4. ↑ "Clayton Echard". The Columbus Dispatch . Retrieved September 17, 2021.
  5. ↑ Matter, Dave (October 9, 2015). "Tight ends play bigger roles". St. Louis Post-Dispatch . Retrieved March 17, 2022– via Newspapers.com.
  6. 1 2 3 Schnell, Nick (July 14, 2012). "No guarantees for those hoping to walk on to Missouri football team". Columbia Missourian . Retrieved September 17, 2021.
  7. 1 2 "Clayton Echard". University of Missouri Athletics. University of Missouri . Retrieved September 17, 2021.
  8. ↑ Woods, Austin (September 16, 2021). "From Faurot Field to 'The Bachelor' mansion: MU grad to star on reality show". Columbia Missourian. Retrieved September 18, 2021.
  9. 1 2 3 4 5 Blum, Eric (September 16, 2021). "The next 'Bachelor' is Clayton Echard: 5 things to know about the former Mizzou football player". Columbia Daily Tribune. Retrieved September 17, 2021.
  10. ↑ Matter, Dave (January 27, 2013). "Missouri football players make SEC Honor Roll". Columbia Daily Tribune . Retrieved September 18, 2021.
  11. ↑ Paylor, Terez A. (August 9, 2013). "MU seeking depth, versatility at tight end". The Kansas City Star . Archived from the original on September 10, 2013. Retrieved September 18, 2021.
  12. ↑ "Bills sign running back Bush". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. August 2, 2016. Retrieved March 17, 2022– via Newspapers.com.
  13. ↑ "Clayton Echard, Missouri, TE, 2016 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved March 14, 2022.
  14. ↑ Boyle, John (July 31, 2016). "Seahawks Sign TE Clayton Echard, Waive/Injured WR Tyler Slavin". Seahawks.com. Retrieved March 17, 2022.
  15. ↑ Baldwin, Kristen (September 16, 2021). "5 very important facts about new Bachelor Clayton Echard". Entertainment Weekly . Retrieved September 17, 2021.
  16. ↑ Condotta, Bob (September 3, 2016). "Cutdown day arrives for Seahawks: Seattle acquires two safeties in getting down to 53". The Seattle Times . Retrieved September 17, 2021.
  17. ↑ Mead, Maggie (April 4, 2023). "Former Bachelor Clayton Echard Announces Surprising Career Change". Screen Rant . Retrieved May 7, 2023.
  18. ↑ Jacobs, Meredith (July 27, 2021). "'The Bachelorette' Season 18: Meet Michelle Young's 35 Potential Suitors". TV Insider . Retrieved September 18, 2021.
  19. ↑ Ryan, Monica (July 26, 2021). "Eureka native could be on next season of 'The Bachelorette'". KTVI . Retrieved September 18, 2021.
  20. ↑ Wagmeister, Elizabeth (September 15, 2021). "'The Bachelor' Season 26: Is Clayton Echard ABC's New Star?". Variety . Retrieved September 17, 2021.
  21. ↑ Palermo, Gregg; Barker, Zara (September 16, 2021). "Eureka abuzz as Clayton Echard reportedly tapped to be ABC's 'Bachelor'". KTVI. Retrieved September 18, 2021.
  22. ↑ "The Bachelor: ABC Announces Premiere Date for Season 26, Hosted by Jesse Palmer". news.yahoo.com. November 2021. Retrieved 2022-01-23.
  23. ↑ "Where Clayton Echard and Susie Evans Stand After Roller-Coaster Finale". Us Weekly. 2022-03-16. Retrieved 2022-03-16.
  24. ↑ Wynne, Kelly (September 23, 2022). "The Bachelor's Clayton Echard and Susie Evans Announce Split: 'Not an Easy Time for Either of Us'". People . Retrieved September 24, 2022.
Preceded by The Bachelor
Season 26 (2022)		Succeeded by
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.