Devin Anthony Hernandez Strader, born on January 31, 1996, in Rosenberg, Texas, is an American entrepreneur and reality television personality. He gained national attention as a contestant on the 21st season of “The Bachelorette,” where he became engaged to Jenn Tran. ​
Early Life and Education
Raised in Rosenberg, Texas, Devin attended Louisiana State University from 2014 to 2019, where he studied business planning, communication, sales management, and public speaking. During his time at LSU, he developed a passion for entrepreneurship and logistics, which later influenced his career path.​
Profile Summary
| Full Name | Devin Anthony Hernandez Strader |
|---|---|
| Age | 29 years old |
| Birthday | January 31, 1996 |
| Nationality | American |
| Hometown | Rosenberg, Texas |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur, Reality TV Personality |
| Known For | “The Bachelorette” Season 21 |
| Net Worth | Not Publicly Disclosed |
Career Highlights and Challenges
After completing his education, Devin entered the logistics industry, working as the Vice President of Acquisitions at Shark Logistics, LLC, from 2020 to 2023. In March 2023, he founded his own company, F1 Freight Consultants, a Texas-based consulting firm specializing in transportation and logistics solutions. ​
Devin’s participation in “The Bachelorette” Season 21 brought him into the public eye. His outgoing personality and business acumen made him a standout contestant, leading to an engagement with Jenn Tran during the show’s finale. However, the engagement was short-lived, as Devin ended the relationship in a brief phone call before the finale aired. Jenn later revealed that Devin expressed regret over the engagement and denied having been in love with her. ​
In September 2024, Devin’s past legal issues surfaced, including a 2017 arrest for burglary and violations of a restraining order filed by an ex-girlfriend. He pleaded guilty to trespassing and criminal damage to property, resulting in a fine and one year of unsupervised probation. These revelations raised questions about the thoroughness of background checks conducted by the show’s producers. ​
Despite these challenges, Devin continues to focus on his entrepreneurial endeavors in the logistics sector. His journey reflects both the opportunities and pitfalls of reality television fame, underscoring the complexities of personal and professional growth in the public eye.
