Colton Underwood, an undrafted free agent tight end, was signed by the San Diego Chargers in 2014. He also spent time with the Eagles and Raiders off-season squads between 2014 and 2016. A two-time All-American at Illinois State, Underwood's athletic career laid the groundwork for his later visibility. In September 2018, he became the star of season 23 of The Bachelor, which significantly boosted his public profile. Beyond sports and reality TV, Underwood is a dedicated advocate for Cystic Fibrosis and established the Colton Underwood Legacy Foundation to further support the cause.