Damar Hamlin took the stage at the ESPYs for an emotional speech. HOLR breaks down the viral video below.
May 26, 2025: Damar Hamlin Espy
Damar Romeyelle Hamlin is a professional American football safety currently playing for the Buffalo Bills in the National Football League (NFL). He played collegiate football with the Pittsburgh Panthers before being selected by the Bills in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL Draft.
A viral video is making rounds online of Damar Hamlin taking the stage at the 2023 ESPY Awards. Check out this TikTok video posted by user @nfl below that shows the emotional moment.
@nfl damar hamlin was emotional presenting the ‘Pat Tillman Award for Service’ to the @Buffalo Bills training staff at the ESPYs ???? #damarhamlin #buffalobills #espys (via @ESPN)
Damar Hamlin Training Staff
In the video, a special moment at the ESPY Awards is taken for Hamlin, 25, and the Bills during the ceremony. As Hamlin takes the stage – seemingly wiping tears from his eyes- audience members give him a standing ovation. As noted here, Hamlin was on stage to present the Pat Tillman Award for Service to the Buffalo Bills training staff.
Damar Hamlin Speech
Months earlier, Hamlin went into cardiac arrest during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Medical personnel immediately responded to the incident and were praised for their efforts during that day, as mentioned here. Following the incident, Hamlin slowly recovered from his injuries which is why the ESPY Awards was an especially emotional night for the athlete, who some thought originally wouldn’t make it.
Damar Hamlin Stats
Damar Romeyelle Hamlin is an American professional football safety currently playing for the Buffalo Bills in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at the University of Pittsburgh with the Pittsburgh Panthers and was drafted by the Bills in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL Draft.
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