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Damar Hamlin was born to Mario and Nina Hamlin in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania.
High School Graduation
2016
Hamlin graduated from Central Catholic High School in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he was named first-team All-State and the Class AAAA Defensive Player of the Year.
College Career at the University of Pittsburgh
2016-2020
Hamlin attended the University of Pittsburgh, playing for the Pittsburgh Panthers football team. He recorded significant tackles and interceptions, earning honorable mention All-Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) and being named to the All-ACC second team. He graduated in 2020 with a bachelor’s degree in Communication.
NFL Draft
2021
The Buffalo Bills selected Hamlin in the sixth round with the 212th overall pick of the 2021 NFL draft.
Becoming a Starting Safety
2022
Hamlin became a starting safety for the Buffalo Bills after fellow Bills player Micah Hyde suffered a season-ending injury.
Cardiac Arrest Incident
January 2, 2023
During a Monday Night Football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Hamlin collapsed after suffering cardiac arrest on the football field. He was rushed to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center in critical condition and later recovered.
Return to Football
August 12, 2023
Hamlin played his first NFL snap since his cardiac arrest in the Bills' preseason opener against the Las Vegas Raiders.
First Start Since Cardiac Arrest
2024
Hamlin started at safety during the Bills' week one game against the Arizona Cardinals, marking his first start since his cardiac arrest.
First Career Interception
Week 3, 2024
Hamlin recorded his first career interception in a 47–10 Bills win over the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Pro Bowl Alternate
End of 2024 Season
Hamlin was named a first alternate in the 2025 Pro Bowl Games near the end of the season for his play in 2024.
Brief
Known For
American professional football safety for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL).
Bio Dates and Places
Born Date: March 24, 1998.
Born Place: McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania.
Career
Current occupation: Professional football safety.
Past occupations: College football player for the Pittsburgh Panthers.
Current Place of Work: Buffalo Bills.
Previous Place of Work: University of Pittsburgh.
Achievements and Recognition
Awards: First alternate in the 2025 Pro Bowl Games, named to the All-ACC second-team in 2020, ACC Co-Defensive Back of the Week honors in 2020.
Wikipedia Article
Welcome to the Damar Hamlin Hub! This community hub — built on top of and serving as a companion to the Wikipedia article — lets you discuss, collect, and organize everything related to Damar Hamlin.
Damar Hamlin was born to Mario and Nina Hamlin in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania.
High School Graduation
2016
Hamlin graduated from Central Catholic High School in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he was named first-team All-State and the Class AAAA Defensive Player of the Year.
College Career at the University of Pittsburgh
2016-2020
Hamlin attended the University of Pittsburgh, playing for the Pittsburgh Panthers football team. He recorded significant tackles and interceptions, earning honorable mention All-Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) and being named to the All-ACC second team. He graduated in 2020 with a bachelor’s degree in Communication.
NFL Draft
2021
The Buffalo Bills selected Hamlin in the sixth round with the 212th overall pick of the 2021 NFL draft.
Becoming a Starting Safety
2022
Hamlin became a starting safety for the Buffalo Bills after fellow Bills player Micah Hyde suffered a season-ending injury.
Cardiac Arrest Incident
January 2, 2023
During a Monday Night Football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Hamlin collapsed after suffering cardiac arrest on the football field. He was rushed to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center in critical condition and later recovered.
Return to Football
August 12, 2023
Hamlin played his first NFL snap since his cardiac arrest in the Bills' preseason opener against the Las Vegas Raiders.
First Start Since Cardiac Arrest
2024
Hamlin started at safety during the Bills' week one game against the Arizona Cardinals, marking his first start since his cardiac arrest.
First Career Interception
Week 3, 2024
Hamlin recorded his first career interception in a 47–10 Bills win over the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Pro Bowl Alternate
End of 2024 Season
Hamlin was named a first alternate in the 2025 Pro Bowl Games near the end of the season for his play in 2024.
Brief
Known For
American professional football safety for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL).
Bio Dates and Places
Born Date: March 24, 1998.
Born Place: McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania.
Career
Current occupation: Professional football safety.
Past occupations: College football player for the Pittsburgh Panthers.
Current Place of Work: Buffalo Bills.
Previous Place of Work: University of Pittsburgh.
Achievements and Recognition
Awards: First alternate in the 2025 Pro Bowl Games, named to the All-ACC second-team in 2020, ACC Co-Defensive Back of the Week honors in 2020.
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