Former Missouri Tigers tight end Clayton Echard was drafted by the National Football League (NFL) in 2016. His pro football career was cut short when he didn’t make the final roster. Echard started working for Stryker Medical Devices in Columbia, Missouri, in the summer 2016. His responsibilities included joint reconstructive and trauma areas.
Echard’s first break was as a fan favorite during Season 18 of The Bachelorette. He finished eighth. Michelle Young sent Echard home despite his high ratings on the show. Echard was sent home by Michelle Young. He seemed to be genuine in his desire to find a partner and start a family. He played college football as a walk-on for the Mizzou Tigers from 2012 to 2015, initially playing defensive lineman. He switched to tight end in 2013.
Echard was a Missouri college football player who briefly played for the Seattle Seahawks. He wore number 85, and trained with Russell Wilson. He also led the Tigers to two consecutive SEC championship games and an NCAA top-10 ranking. After his brief stint with the Seahawks, Echard was offered a free-agent contract by ABC. His impressive college and professional career have earned him the attention of NFL teams.
Before entering the NFL, Echard played college football at the University of Missouri. Echard was an undrafted rookie in college. He was then released from his job as a medical sales representative after signing with the Seahawks. Since then, he has been signed to a free-agent contract with the National Football League.
The amount of money an NFL free agent makes depends on which team he signed. However, the average salary for a player on the active roster is $48,000. Echard is likely to make a five-figure salary, considering he has only been a professional football player for a very short time. This figure is based on one season in the NFL.
Clayton Echard’s first season of The Bachelor did not end in the usual way. While Susie Evans doubts Clayton’s love for her, she leaves the show. The producers convince Susie to go back to The Bachelor where Clayton proposes. The couple then elopes, but she declines. The After the Final Rose Ceremony episode shows that Susie had met Clayton in Iceland.