“Clayton stood out right off the bat,” a source toldUs Weekly.

“Producers ended up going with him because they believed he was the best fit for the role.

“I’m excited.

Clayton Echard smiling

“I’m looking to find my person.”

According to Echard’sLinkedIn profile, he currently works as a sales representative for Stryker Orthopaedics in Columbia, Missouri.

He is also working to obtain a master’s degree in Business Administration at Southeast Missouri State University.

Clayton Echard playing football

“While there, I practiced daily with the team and played in four preseason games.

Nonetheless, it was a unique experience that I was blessed to be a part of.”

Hopefully, he’ll share a similar sentiment about his time as “The Bachelor”!