Clayton Echard

First introduced as one of Michelle Young's suitors on the current season of "The Bachelorette," new Bachelor Clayton Echard not only connected romantically with the captivating Minneapolis school teacher but was also a favorite of Michelle's middle school students. Ultimately, however, Michelle sent Echard home, leading to one of the most emotional and heart-wrenching moments in "Bachelor" history.

Echard graduated with a bachelor's degree in health science from the University of Missouri, where he also minored in business and Spanish. He currently works in medical sales but is embarking on his MBA with the intention of starting his own business.

A walk-on for the University of Missouri football team, Echard quickly became a scholarship player who took on a prominent role in guiding the team to back-to-back SEC championship games and a national top ten ranking. He even had a brief stint with the NFL's Seattle Seahawks before quickly realizing his football abilities didn't quite match his business acumen.

Back home in Missouri, Echard enjoys spending time at his family home on Lake St. Louis. You can often find him there tubing out on the boat, fishing off the dock or getting competitive over some cornhole with his friends, his two younger brothers and his mom and dad.