GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. — ABC has released the official photos and biographies of the 25 men who will be contestants during the upcoming season of “The Bachelorette”, and one is a former Gwinnett County football standout who went on to play in the Southeastern Conference.

Kaleb Kim grew up in Norcross and attended Mill Creek High School, where he was the captain of the football team. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution named Kim as a member of its 2014 Super 11 and ESPN ranked him as a top 30 prospect from Georgia. He also threw the shotput and discus in high school.

He committed to Auburn University, where he started at center for the Tigers during his final seasons in 2018 and 2019.

Kim says he pushes himself to be the best and will go the extra mile to appreciate his partner’s passions. He would like to become a high school football coach and hopes to plan a trip to South Korea to learn more about his heritage, according to his biography.

Will Kim make a lasting first-impression? Find out during the June 26th premiere on Channel 2.