Former Auburn offensive lineman set to star on "The Bachelorette"

The Tigers will have two former students representing the University on the newest season of the show.

Lance Dawe | Jun 5, 2023

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Auburn University will now have to former students representing the school on the newest season of "The Bachelorette."

Charity Lawson, a former Auburn student and chosen Bachelorette for ABC's 20th season of the show, also made an appearance on season 27 of "The Bachelor."

She will not be the only former Tiger on the show.

Kaleb Kim, Auburn football's starting center in 2019, will be a contestant on the show.

ABC provides a brief bio for both Lawson and Kim:

Charity Lawson Fun Facts:

• Charity's all-time favorite movie is "The Notebook."

• Charity wants to move to Walt Disney World one day.

• Charity throws a mean axe.

Lawson graduated from Auburn University with a bachelor's and master's degree. She took to Instagram to celebrate the accomplishment:

“The joy that comes with obtaining a degree the second time around is so much sweeter when you gain confirmation that it is exactly one of the things God has called you to do,” she wrote. “The last two years has challenged me every single day in the areas of personal growth, but also in my professional identity as a therapist. I get the great opportunity as a therapist to love people as Jesus loved. This field of work is so beautiful, and I’m passionate about always advocating for mental health in today’s society.”

Kaleb Kim, a Georgia native, was an offensive lineman for the Auburn Tigers from 2015 to 2019. After redshirting his freshman year, Kim contributed in various roles on the line before earning the starting center position in his final year. In the 2019 season, Kim was an integral part of Auburn's offensive line, starting the season at center and finishing his career with a total 17 starts. He missed the Tigers' bowl game due to injury. A product of Mill Creek High School, Kim was a highly-touted recruit before committing to Auburn.

Kaleb Kim Fun Facts:

Kaleb K. would love to coach high school football.

Kaleb K. is personally offended by mayonnaise.

Kaleb K. hopes to visit South Korea and learn more about his heritage.

Now a construction salesman, Kim will look to compete for Lawson's love on season 20 of "The Bachelorette."

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