Akbar Gbaja-Biamila

Quick Facts

Full Name	Akbar Gbaja-Biamila
Occupation	Football Player
Date Of Birth	May 6, 1979(1979-05-06)
Age	45
Birthplace	Los Angeles
Country	United States
Birth City	California
Horoscope	Taurus

Akbar Gbaja-Biamila Biography

Akbar Gbaja-Biamila is one of the most popular and richest Football Player who was born on May 6, 1979 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Former defensive end who played in the NFL from 2003 to 2007 for the Oakland Raiders, San Diego Chargers, and Miami Dolphins. He became a presenter on the popular show American Ninja Warrior.

Producer Mark Burnett approached him in 2010 about appearing in a television show he was developing for ABC.

At Crenshaw High School in South Los Angeles, he was a star basketball player on teams which were part of the Willie West Jr. coaching era. He and his teammates won back-to-back City and State Championships in 1996 and 1997. Gbajabiamila moved to play football during his senior year. He was an all- league and all-conference choice. He was also named team’s defensive lineman of the year, compiling 11 sacks and 74 tackles in his senior campaign.

He is of Nigerian ancestry. Both of his parents were Muslim, until his mother converted to Christianity. While he was raised under a Sunni Muslim household, he converted to Christianity while in college. In 2000, his father, Mustapha, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. In 2002, his mother, Bolatito, died in a car crash. While a member of the Chargers in 2006, Akbar routinely drove back-and-forth from San Diego to Los Angeles to spend time with his father. Akbar has four children.

He married Chrystal Gbaja-Biamila. His brother Kabeer also played in the NFL.

Akbar Gbaja-Biamila Net Worth

Akbar Gbaja-Biamila is one of the richest Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Akbar Gbaja-Biamila 's net worth $7 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He played basketball and football at Crenshaw High School in California.

He played college football at San Diego State and was undrafted coming out of school.

Akbar Oluwakemi-Idowu Gbajabiamila (born May 6, 1979), is a former professional American football player of the National Football League (NFL), who currently is the co-host for American Ninja Warrior, works as a sports analyst for the NFL Network, and author.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Akbar Gbaja-Biamila height 6 ft 6 in Akbar weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Akbar Gbaja-Biamila Dating?

According to our records, Akbar Gbaja-Biamila married to Chrystal Gbaja- Biamila. As of December 1, 2023, Akbar Gbaja-Biamila’s is not dating anyone.

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In 2005, Gbajabiamila was selected as one of the NFL’s first athletes into their Broadcast Boot Camp, held in Mount Laurel, N.J., and designed to give 20 players a short and rigorous look into the skills needed to embark on a broadcast or journalism career after their playing careers. He also took advantage of some time between playing stints to volunteer at KSWB, the NBC affiliate in San Diego, and ended up as the co-host for “Football Night in San Diego,” while he awaited his next chance back in the pros. He hosted the show for two and a half seasons (2006–2008) before getting one last shot in the NFL with the Miami Dolphins

Facts & Trivia

Akbar Ranked on the list of most popular Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Akbar Gbaja-Biamila celebrates birthday on May 6 of every year.

Gbajabiamila returned to the NFL in 2006 after being signed by the San Diego Chargers on January 12. The fit was a good one for him, who as slightly undersized yet quick defensive end was a perfect fit for the 3-4 defense employed by then-defensive coordinator Wade Phillips and the Chargers.

What NFL team did Akbar Gbaja Biamila play for?

The Southern California native played five-years in the NFL as a linebacker and defensive end with the Oakland Raiders, San Diego Chargers and Miami Dolphins before retiring in 2008.

How much is Akbar gbajabiamila worth?

Akbar Gbajabiamila doesn’t have to worry too much about his financial future — not because the “American Ninja Warrior” co-host and former pro football player has a reported net worth of $7 million but because he has an effective financial plan in place that outlines his long-term goals and maps out the steps he needs …

How many kids does Akbar Gbaja Biamila have?

Akbar has four children.

How do you say Akbar Gbaja Biamila?

Akbar Gbajabiamila Phonetically it’s bah-jah-beeuh-meel-lah. The G is silent.

Who is the African American guy on the talk?

Akbar Gbajabiamila is a television host and former NFL player. He serves as host of THE TALK, CBS’ Daytime Emmy Award-winning talk show.