Damar Hamlin

Damar Hamlin (born April 8, 1998) is an American football safety for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Pitt and was drafted by the Steelers in the sixth round of the 2020 NFL Draft.

Early life and high school career
Hamlin grew up in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania where he attended Sto-Rox High School. As a senior, he had three interceptions and earned Class A All-State honors from PennLive.com as well as first team all conference recognition from his district coaches after recording 60 tackles and six pass breakups on defense while hauling 11 receptions for 125 yards with two touchdowns on offense. In addition to playing football, Hamlin competed in track & field events such as long jump during his time at Sto-Rox HS before graduating early to enroll at The University of Pittsburgh who offered him a full scholarship prior to signing day 2015.

College career
During his four years with Pitt Panthers’ program Damar accumulated 137 total tackles including 4 sacks throughout 38 games along with 7 passes defended resulting into 2 INTs which both came off redshirt junior season last year when he led squad’s secondary unit that helped secure Panther’s ACC Coastal Division Championship title plus spot within Sun Bowl against Stanford Cardinal side being named honorable mention All ACC selection same season . Furthermore ,he has taken part in various community service projects across city hosting youth football camps alongside fellow teammates showing leadership skills among peers . His hard work payed off eventually leading towards invitation towards East West Shrine Game where despite not having ideal overall performance managed still gain national attention ahead going into 2019 NFL draft .

Professional career  Hamlin was selected by Pittsburgh Steelers 197th overall pick 6th round 2020 NFL draft becoming second consecutive defensive back chosen following Justin Layne one year ago falling short expectations due scouts ranking him much higher than what ended selecting board but nonetheless getting chance compete organisation known its history producing some best talent league ever seen given opportunity prove himself worth come training camp rookie minicamp later summer officially beginning pro journey stop wearing black gold colours first time around June 16 joining rest draftees veteran players alike start competing roster spots earn respect locker room looking forward upcoming preseason get real feel game action soon possible whether it would be special teams or maybe even starting role if everything goes according plan bring physicality back enforcer position franchise might have been lacking past few recent seasons so far potential looks limitless only wait see further movement head coach Mike Tomlins system play out course regular campaign set begin September 13 Kansas City Chiefs Heinz Field stadium home turf hopefully providing big stage level greatness expected fans organization continue winning ways decade move forward future look bright