5 Things to Know About 'Bachelorette' Andi Dorfman's Fiance Josh Murray

He's more than just a former athlete.

ByABC News
July 29, 2014, 9:54 AM

— -- intro: Monday night on "The Bachelorette," Andi Dorfman made her choice and accepted Josh Murray's proposal. The handsome former athlete seemed like the front-runner all season long and now the couple is happily engaged and thinking wedding plans for "next spring."

“Andi you are the answer to all of my prayers you are the answer to my dreams you are the woman I thought never existed in this world. All my worries they just seem to vanish when I’m with you,” Murray said.

From 25 eligible bachelors to just one -- get to know Josh Murray. Here's five things to know about the man who won Andi's heart"

quicklist: 1title: He's a Spiritual Southern Boytext: Murray, 29, originally hails from Tampa, Florida, but now conveniently lives in the same city as his fiancee Andi -- Atlanta, Georgia. They were living just miles away from each other the whole time and never knew it.

He also is very passionate about his faith. After winning, he posted "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you ......' -Matthew 7: 7-8 #GodIsGreat"

He's also tweeted: "Every single day is a gift from God, I feel so blessed just to be alive. #thankful #GodIsGreat."

quicklist: 2title: Athleticism Runs in the Familytext: Murray is a former baseball star, who signed with the Milwaukee Brewers out of high school. He played within the team's system for five years. His brother Aaron, 23, was also just drafted this year by the Kansas City Chiefs in the fifth round. Talk about coming from good stock.

quicklist: 3title: He's an Animal Lovertext: He consistently posts pictures on Instagram of his puppy Sabel, a mix of some sort and quite a cutie.

"After 30 minutes of playing out back with my baby girl, we had a stand off for the final minute of action #MansBestFriend," he wrote just two weeks ago.

There's also a slew on Instagram pics where Murray is snuggling up to his furry friend.

quicklist: 4title: He's Not a Control Freaktext: When asked about when the wedding will happen, Murray told "Good Morning America" today, "I think we’re thinking about next spring. Give each other time to enjoy this engagement. She wants to plan and do everything."

Looks like he's going to let Andi take the lead here! Big brownie points.

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quicklist: 5title: He's a Patient Romantictext: Today on Instagram, he posted: "Meet my beautiful fiancé and the love of my life @andi_dorfman ... I've waited 29 years to find her and it's been well worth the wait! God is soooooo great! #VeryBlessed #ForeverKindOfLove."

He also told "GMA" that the first time he met his love, "I was so nervous. I knew she was very intelligent but she is so funny. She is beautiful. I was intimidated when I first got out of that limo."