Damar Hamlin Net Worth: career, and near-death experience

By Twist On Apr 30, 2024

Damar Hamlin net worth currently sits at $ 2 million after his lucrative deal signed with Buffalo Bills in 2021. Despite being a young chap at just age 25 years, the black man young man has defied all odds and is currently one of the most talented footballers. Today we shall look at Damar Hamlin net worth, his career, blasphemy act and near-death experience.

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Who Is Damar Hamlin?

Damar is a young professional footballer who plays for Buffalo Bills after rising through the ranks from his colleague football team. He was a captain who led his team to win several tough games.

Profile

Full Name	Damar Romeyelle Hamlin
Popularly known as	Damar Hamlin
Date of birth	March 24, 1998
Age	25 years
Nationality	American
Occupation	Footballer
Parents	Mario and Nina Hamlin
Brother	Damir Hamlin
Instagram	d.ham3
Net worth	$ 2 million

early life

Damar was born on March 24, 1998, to black American parents of African descent and is the first of the couple’s two kids. Damar’s father Mario was jailed when he was still young leaving the strain of raising him solely on his mother Nina. After he was released he together with Nina established a string of businesses that turn out good making them a bit more financially comfortable than before.

career

Damar began his football career at his high school and was part of the school’s first-team selection. He entered the University of Pittsburgh with the same on-field performance which saw been given the captain role in his school team. Damar was known for his fierce tackling of opponents and led his school to win the best team award on several occasions. He caught the eye of the Buffalo Bills who signed him on a four deal that was speculated to be worth millions of dollars.

near-death experience

Damar suffered serious cardiac arrest after a deadly collision with opponent Tee Higgins of the Cincinnati Bengals during one of their matches. The game was paused with health professionals rushing to his rescue on the field, he was then transferred to the hospital. The situation saw supporters from both sides sending in their prayers and praying he regains his fitness. Some also gathered at the health center with candles in their wishing him speedy recovery.

He made a quick recovery after some months in the emergency ward with doctors assuring him of being able to play again. His team management confirmed to the public that he is back on his feet and will start playing.

blasphemy act

Damar received huge social media after wearing a jacket at a Super Bowl match with inscriptions many deemed as blasphemous to the body of Christ. Legendary soccer player Adrian Peterson was one of the few who took to social media to express their complete dissatisfaction towards the act. He later took to his Twitter handle to issue an apology to anyone who found it offensive.