New Golden Bachelor: From Michigan Wolverine to Reality TV

Bachelor Nation, don't be surprised to see your next Golden Bachelor slap his knee and say, "Welp, guess it's time to call it a night." ABC just announced that the newest single and silver-haired contestant is none other than Michigan's own Mel Owen.

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So, cancel your Thursday night plans, cause it looks like we're going to be invested. The network has yet to announce a premiere date for the Golden Bachelor's new season, but we've already started learning everything we can about Mr. Owens.

Michigan's Mel Owens is Your Next Golden Bachelor

In the event the name isn't ringing any bells, Owens isn't some random man plucked from the streets of the Mitten State. He's a former linebacker for the University of Michigan Wolverines ('77 to '80), was the ninth overall pick for the Los Angeles Rams in the 1981 NFL Draft (#58 in the photo above).

After his nine seasons of professional football, he became a lawyer in California, helping people with sports injuries. He's 66, divorced, has two grown sons, and, according to ABC, he's ready to find someone to share the "simple joys" of life.

What to Expect With a Michigan Man as Golden Bachelor Season 2's Lead

ABC describes Owens as someone who is looking for a teammate in love. Jesse Palmer, an expert on all things Bachelor Nation, called him "genuine," "handsome," "smart," and "a total family man."

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We don't know (yet) exactly when the new season premieres, but when it does, you better believe Michigan's tuning in.