Quick Info
| Profession | Professional American Football Player |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 24/03/1998 |
| Age | 28 years |
| Birthplace | McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania |
Latest News about Damar Hamlin
27/03/2026
The Buffalo Bills re-signed Damar Hamlin to a one-year contract for the 2026 season, keeping him in Buffalo for his sixth season with the team. Reports noted that he entered free agency after his previous deal expired, and the new agreement came after his 2025 season was shortened by injury.
12/03/2025
The Buffalo Bills agreed to a one-year extension with Damar Hamlin as he was set to enter free agency. The move kept the safety in Buffalo after his comeback season, in which he had become a starter and continued his return to full NFL participation.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Damar Romeyelle Hamlin is a safety for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Bills in the sixth round (212th overall) of the 2021 NFL Draft. Hamlin is known for his remarkable comeback to professional football following a cardiac arrest incident during a game in January 2023, which he survived due to quick medical response on the field. |
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| Notable Achievement | Made a remarkable recovery and return to NFL action after experiencing cardiac arrest during Monday Night Football in January 2023; nominated for Comeback Player of the Year |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 feet |
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| Weight | 200 pounds |
| Arm Length | 32 1/4 inches |
| Hand Size | 9 inches |
| Jersey Number | 3 |
| Position | Safety |
| NFL Experience | 6 years |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Central Catholic High School, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
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| High School Honors | First-team All-State, Class AAA Defensive Player of the Year |
| College | University of Pittsburgh |
| College Degree | Bachelor's degree in Communication |
| College Honors | All-ACC Second-Team (2020), Honorable mention All-ACC (redshirt sophomore), ACC CO-Defensive Back of the Week |
Personal Life
| Health Journey | Survived cardiac arrest during a game in January 2023; made a full recovery and returned to playing |
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| Advocacy | Dedicated to promoting heart health and launched a scholarship program in Cincinnati to honor the medical team that aided in his recovery |
Family
| Father | Mario Hamlin |
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| Mother | Nina Hamlin |
| Siblings | One brother |
Career
| College Career | Played for Pittsburgh Panthers (2016-2020); recorded 41 tackles and 9 interceptions as sophomore, 77 tackles and 2 interceptions as junior, 84 tackles as redshirt sophomore, 66 tackles as senior and team captain |
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| NFL Draft | 2021 NFL Draft, Round 6, Pick 212 by Buffalo Bills |
| NFL Career | 2021: Rookie season with limited playing time (14 games, 1 tackle); 2022: Became starting safety after Micah Hyde's season-ending injury (15 games, 82 tackles, 1.5 sacks); 2023: Returned to play after cardiac arrest recovery with 5 games played (2 tackles); Currently on injured reserve |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/d.ham3/ | |
| https://x.com/HamlinIsland |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Attended Central Catholic High School in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | |
| 2. Received a medical redshirt exception during his first year at University of Pittsburgh due to injury | |
| 3. Drafted as the second Panther defensive back by the Bills in as many years, joining CB Dane Jackson | |
| 4. Hometown is McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania |