Check out the full cast below — including the individual who believes he would’ve been “an incredible gladiator.”

*The Bachelorette: *Meet the 22 contestants vying for Taylor Frankie Paul’s heart

Check out the full cast below — including the individual who believes he would've been "an incredible gladiator."

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A cowboy/entrepreneur, an ocean lifeguard, and a man who cries while listening to Dave Matthews Band are just a few of the individuals who are hoping to steal *Secret Lives of Mormon Wives* star Taylor Frankie Paul’s heart when *The Bachelorette *premieres on March 22 on ABC.

But who will win over the #MomTok creator? Learn more about all of the men — and our thoughts on their unique fun facts — below.**

Evan Mulling/Disney

**Hometown:  **Vineyard, Utah******Occupation: **Product manager******Fun fact: **Aaron "cannot sleep past 7 a.m.," which we're sure the rest of Bachelor Mansion is going to love!

Evan Mulling/Disney

**Hometown: **Newport Beach, Calif.******Occupation: **Cowboy/entrepreneur******Fun fact: **Brad believes he would've been "an incredible gladiator," so it's safe to say we're going to be entertained.

Evan Mulling/Disney

**Hometown: **Spearfish, S.D.******Occupation:** Loan officer******Fun fact: **Brandon "does not do complex card games." Which card game hurt you, Brandon?

Evan Mulling/Disney

**Hometown: **Nashville, Tenn.******Occupation: **Mechanical engineer******Fun fact: **Casey "loves Steve Irwin." That is the correct answer, Casey.

Christopher, 35

Evan Mulling/Disney

**Hometown:** Vacaville, Calif.******Occupation: **Business owner******Fun fact:** Christopher "prefers his music on vinyl." Is he bringing his collection to the Bachelor Mansion?

Evan Mulling/Disney

**Hometown: **Nashville, Tenn.******Occupation: **Singer/songwriter******Fun fact: "**Once Clayton visits Antarctica, he’ll have been to every continent." Maybe they can recreate *The Bachelor Winter Games*?

Evan Mulling/Disney

**Hometown: **Santa Monica, Calif.******Occupation: **Startup founder******Fun fact: **"Conrad has been to Stagecoach 12 times." Did he ever see Blake Horstmann there?

Evan Mulling/Disney

**Hometown: **San Diego******Occupation: **Ocean lifeguard******Fun fact: **Doug "wants to learn guitar so he can serenade someone." There is literally no better time to do this, Doug! Go get that guitar and start learning "Wonderwall" STAT!

Evan Mulling/Disney

**Hometown: **Massapequa, N.Y.******Occupation: **Former professional baseball player******Fun fact:** Johnnie's "signature dance moves went viral on TikTok." Maybe he and Taylor can collab on more than just a future together.

Evan Mulling/Disney

**Hometown: **Provo, Utah******Occupation: **Sales manager******Fun fact:** "Josh is a Disney adult." The Bachelor Mansion isn't *that far *away from Disneyland...

Evan Mulling/Disney

**Hometown:** Miami******Occupation: **Physical therapist******Fun fact: **Kevin "loves to cry while listening to 'Crash' by Dave Matthews Band." Who hurt you, Kevin?!

Evan Mulling/Disney

**Hometown: **Salt Lake City******Occupation: **Insurance tech founder******Fun fact: **"Lew once won a twerking competition in Thailand." How long until he breaks out those skills on the show?

Evan Mulling/Disney

**Hometown: **Brooklyn, N.Y.******Occupation: **Tech executive******Fun fact: **"Malik loves all things Halloween, especially costumes." Break out the couple costumes!

Evan Mulling/Disney

**Hometown: **Elmont, N.Y.******Occupation: **Creative director******Fun fact: "**Marcus once got attacked by a bird while on a run." The* Bachelorette *crew is already planning a montage where it looks like he's talking to or being chased by a bird, we just know it.

Evan Mulling/Disney

**Hometown:** Carmel, Ind.******Occupation: **Real estate broker******Fun fact: "**In another life, Matt would love to be a fashion photographer in Paris." It's not too late, Matt!

Michael Baba, 36

Evan Mulling/Disney

**Hometown:** San Diego******Occupation: **Chiropractic healer******Fun fact: **Michael** **"taught himself how to firespin." Which is definitely a thing you can do but, like, *should* you?

Evan Mulling/Disney

**Hometown: **Lavallette, N.J. ******Occupation: **Brand production manager******Fun fact: **Mike** "**is an Aquaphor addict." Good for you, self-care king.

Evan Mulling/Disney

**Hometown: **Charleston, S.C.******Occupation: **Photographer******Fun fact: **"Richard is thankful for Thanksgiving." Does he also labor on Labor Day?

Evan Mulling/Disney

**Hometown: **Austin, Texas******Occupation: **Entrepreneur******Fun fact: "**Rod loves a good aioli." Just... by itself?

Evan Mulling/Disney

**Hometown: **San Francisco******Occupation: **Account executive******Fun fact: **"Ronn aspired to be Troy Bolton while growing up." Get your head in the game, Ronn!

Evan Mulling/Disney

**Hometown:** Atlanta******Occupation: **Private wealth planner******Fun fact: **"Shane is a massive Uno enthusiast." But will Brandon play with him?

Evan Mulling/Disney

**Hometown:** San Juan Capistrano, Calif.******Occupation:** Pro athlete******Fun fact: "**Trenten’s dream superpower would be talking with dogs." Same, Trenten, same.

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