Well this sure is interesting. Former Michigan LB Mel Owens is set to be the new “Golden Bachelor” on the hit ABC show. Owens was a first-round pick in the 1981 NFL Draft and had a successful career in Ann Arbor. Now, he’s looking for love:
A former linebacker for the Michigan Wolverines is back in the spotlight — but not in the way that you would expect.
Mike Owens, a Detroit native who played at U-M from 1977-80, has been cast as the new “Golden Bachelor” on ABC, the network announced this week.
“Now, after several years as a devoted dad, Owens is ready to rediscover a love rooted in the simple joys of companionship – sharing life’s everyday moments, making plans for the future, and growing stronger together as a couple. As the Golden Bachelor, he’s eager to meet someone who shares this vision and finally find that perfect teammate he’s been waiting for in his golden years,” ABC said in a press release.
During his career at Michigan, Owens compiled 125 tackles and three interceptions under the leadership of former head coach Bo Schembechler. He was named to the All-Big Ten first team his final year in college before being picked No. 9 overall in the 1981 NFL Draft by the Los Angeles Rams . He played his entire NFL career with the Rams and accumulated 453 tackles, 26.5 sacks, nine fumble recoveries and four interceptions.
Following his football playing days, Owens, 66, became a lawyer.
Owens isn’t the only Wolverine to do something like this recently. Earlier this year, former Michigan safety J’Marick (Jay) Woods was on the FOX show “Farmer Wants A Wife.”
The date of the new season has yet to be released, but it’s cool to see former Wolverines doing stuff like this and giving us a trip down memory lane. Hopefully he finds a long-term partner and gets what he’s looking for out of the show.