Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Damar Hamlin

How Damar Hamlin built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Damar Hamlin is a professional American football safety currently playing for the Buffalo Bills in the NFL. He played college football at the University of Pittsburgh before being drafted by the Bills in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL Draft. After initially serving as a backup, Hamlin stepped into a starting role in the 2022 season due to an injury sustained by a teammate.

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May 21, 2021: Signed Rookie Contract with Buffalo Bills

On May 21, 2021, Damar Hamlin signed his four-year rookie contract with the Buffalo Bills.

January 12, 2023: GoFundMe reached over $8.7 million

By January 12, 2023, Damar Hamlin's 2020 GoFundMe campaign for the Chasing M's Foundation toy drive had grown from its $2,500 goal to over $8.7 million due to increased donations after his collapse. The Buffalo News reported on the operational changes Chasing M's was facing because of the donations, including its tax-exempt status and governance.

July 12, 2023: Presented the Pat Tillman Award at the ESPY awards ceremony

On July 12, 2023, Damar Hamlin presented the Pat Tillman Award to the Buffalo Bills training staff during the ESPY awards ceremony. This was to recognize the assistance they provided during his life-threatening health emergency.