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Former Kentucky football player competes on ABC's 'The Bachelorette'

She didn't win Colton's heart on 'The Bachelor,' but she did get a different prize: to be 'The Bachelorette.' Next season, get ready to "Roll Tide." USA TODAY

LEXINGTON — Big Blue Nation has a reputation for popping up in unexpected places. Now you can add reality television dating shows to the list.

Former Kentucky football player Daron Blaylock will be one of 30 men competing for the heart of Alabama pageant queen Hannah Brown on the new season of "The Bachelorette" set to premier on ABC on May 13. Identified only as Daron on his ABC bio page, Blaylock, listed as an IT consultant, describes himself as a "former college athlete and no stranger to competition.