On The Bachelorette, Michelle Young will need to sift through a group of 30 men, and it's time to share facts about one of those suitors, Clayton Echard. He's likely to stand out from the crowd. Clayton is rumored to be the star of The Bachelor season 26, and before he possibly becomes the titular Bachelor, he will have a shot at making a great impression on Michelle. From his ambitious sales career to his early life, there is plenty to learn about Clayton.
Clayton was born on April 29, 1993, which means that he's a 28-year-old Taurus. Clayton is from Columbia, Missouri. He's been settled in Columbia for some time, as he attended college at the University of Missouri-Columbia, where he also played football. In 2011, Clayton began his studies there, pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences. He minored in Spanish and Business. The Bachelorette season 18 contestant graduated from the University of Missouri with a 3.6 GPA.
Although Clayton's academic achievements are impressive, this bachelor isn't all about studying. During his college career, Clayton volunteered at food banks, child care facilities, and hospitals. Additionally, Clayton played on the University of Missouri's Division 1 football team throughout his college career. After graduating, Clayton signed on with the Seattle Seahawks as a free agent. He was cut from the team before the 2016 season started. Clayton didn't let this disappointment get him down, as he was already working as a sales associate at a medical technology company by July of 2016. After a year and a half as an associate, Clayton was promoted to a sales representative position. Clayton's new job came with greater responsibility in trauma and joint reconstructive fields. Most recently, the Bachelorette season 18 star has enrolled in a Master of Business Administration program at Southeast Missouri State University.
Clayton has taken on a ton of different career paths in his life, which he jokes about in his Instagram bio. Clayton sums up his journey by writing that he's a "Former freestyle rapper and washed-up athlete now trying his luck in orthopaedic sales." With 28,700 followers and only 34 posts, Clayton is currently in demand. Although he doesn't post on Instagram nearly as frequently as his tens of thousands of followers wish he would, the pictures Clayton has shared tell followers a lot about his personal life. According to his social media, Clayton spends a great deal of time with his father, his mother Kelly, and his two brothers, Nate and Patrick. On top of sharing pictures with his family, Clayton Echard regularly posts photos of his intense exercise regimen and his work in hospitals around Missouri. Regrettably for impatient fans, Clayton's Instagram gives no hint about his current relationship status.
Clayton is sure to have some serious competition as he contends for Michelle's affection on The Bachelorette season 18, but his background may make him a serious threat in the upcoming season. From his career in the medical field to his experience as a football player to his close relationship with his family, Clayton appears to be the full package. Clayton is sure to make Michelle's decision on The Bachelorette a difficult one.
Sources: Clayton Echard/LinkedIn, Clayton Echard/Instagram