30 Inspiring Facts about Damar Hamlin Buffalo Bills Safety

Damar Hamlin is an American football safety for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at the University of Pittsburgh and was selected by the Bills in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL Draft. Here are 30 facts about Damar Hamlin.

1. Damar Hamlin was born on March 24, 1998, in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, USA.
2. He is a safety in the National Football League (NFL).
3. Hamlin played college football at the University of Pittsburgh.
4. He was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL Draft.
5. Hamlin is 6 feet tall and weighs 200 pounds.
6. He attended Central Catholic High School in Pittsburgh.
7. Hamlin was a star athlete in high school.
8. He played in 46 games and recorded 275 tackles, 6 interceptions, a fumble recovery, and 21 pass breakups during his college career.
9. Hamlin earned honorable mention All-ACC honors in 2018 and All-ACC second-team recognition in 2020.
10. He pursued a second major in sociology and earned his bachelor’s degree in communication at the University of Pittsburgh.
11. Hamlin formed the Chasin M’s Foundation, which supports kids in Pittsburgh through camps, back-to-school events, and community toy drives.
12. The foundation was formed before he was even drafted by the NFL.
13. Hamlin’s father, Mario, was sent to prison for three-and-a-half years for drug dealing when he was a child.
14. He lost three of his close friends to bullets, senseless deaths that the police never solved.
15. Hamlin started working at his mother’s cleaning business at age 12 to help his family.
16. He is committed to public service and community work.
17. Hamlin is admired for his work off the field as well as his football skills.
18. He is a star on the field and has become a starter for the Buffalo Bills in 2022.
19. Hamlin spent most of his rookie season as a backup.
20. He became a starter in 2022 following a season-ending injury to Micah Hyde.
21. During a Monday Night Football game on January 2, 2023, Hamlin suffered cardiac arrest after making a tackle.
22. He required CPR on the field, and his heartbeat was restored.
23. Hamlin was transported to UC Medical Center, where he was sedated to undergo further tests and continue treatment.
24. He is currently in critical condition.
25. Hamlin is committed to giving back to his community.
26. He is an inspiration to many for his ability to rise above adversity.
27. Hamlin was honored by Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey, who declared July 9 “Damar Hamlin Day”.
28. He is 25 years old.
29. Hamlin’s career highlights and awards include being selected for the AP CPoY-12.
30. As of Week 18, 2022, Hamlin had 91 solo tackles, 28 assisted tackles, 1.5 sacks, 1 forced fumble, 4 pass deflections, and 5 interceptions.

Sources:

1. Pro Football Reference – Damar Hamlin
2. Whec – Damar Hamlin celebrated for achievements on and off the field
3. CBS Sports – Who is Damar Hamlin?
4. NFL – Damar Hamlin
5. SI – Damar Hamlin Honored by Pittsburgh Mayor
6. Fox Sports – What to know about Bills safety Damar Hamlin