Akbar Gbaja-Biamila Net Worth

Akbar Gbaja-Biamila is a notable American former NFL player and commentator. He is also a renowned face of American Television, who has won several hearts of the viewers by appearing on the NFL Network show, American Ninja Warrior. He is the co-host of that show. Akbar is actually a former American footballer, who has played the game on a professional level for a long time. He is now also the sports analyst of NFL Network. Keep reading to get to know Akbar Gbaja-Biamila Net Worth.

Akbar Gbaja-Biamila Wiki

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Full NameAkbar Oluwakemi-Idowu Gbajabiamila
Date of BirthMay 6, 1979
Place of BirthLos Angeles, California
NationalityAmerican
GenderMale
EthnicityBlack
OccupationAthlete, TV personality
Marital StatusMarried
Spouse/PartnerChrystal Gbaja-Biamila
Children4
Height1.98 m (6 ft 6 in)
Weight119 kg
Akbar Gbaja-Biamila Net Worth$7 Million

Early Life

Akbar was born on 6th May of 1979 in Los Angeles of California. He has attended Crenshaw High School. He was not a footballer but more a basketball player in his school days. He was a star player for his school team and has won several State and City championships with his other teammates. His game has made his way to become a prime choice of the selectors of all-league and also for all-conference. His brother Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila is also a footballer.

Akbar went to San Diego State University on an athletic scholarship and graduated with a degree in communication and new media studies. Then, he enrolled at the Wharton School of Business to complete a certified entrepreneurship program.

Career

Akbar started playing soccer from his college days and has continued the journey up to a professional level He played in Oakland Raiders and his role was the undrafted free agent for the team. Not only that, but Akbar also was on the field for Miami Dolphins and San Diego Chargers. But suddenly he shifted his choice of game from Basketball to football in his college days as he got the scholarship for football at his college. He played football as a team member of San Diego State University.

His game has made his way to become a prime choice of the selectors of all-league and also for all-conference. Akbar was in the group of Athletes for Education in his college. He started his professional career with Oakland Raiders in 2003. He played 13 out of 16 games of the team.

While in 2004, he played 14 games for Raiders throughout the regular season. In this season, he built up 14 tackles including 11 solo, which was a career-high. During 2005, he was mostly out of the game because of injuries. In 2006, he came back in the game with his new club, San Diego Chargers.

In 2007 Gbaja-Biamila signed with Miami Dolphins under Head coach Cam Cameron. In 2008, he resigned with Oakland Raiders and retires as Raiders. Akbar owns an independent house in Green Bay, Wisconsin. He is hitched to Chrystal Gbaja-Biamila. He published his book titled Everyone Can Be a Ninja in 2019.

Akbar has hosted a lot of TV shows after his NFL career is over. He has hosted NFL Fantasy Live, American Ninja Warrior, Team Ninja Warrior, American Ninja Warrior Junior, Football Night in San Diego, American Ninja Warrior: Challenge, USA vs the World, and Expedition Impossible.

How much is Akbar Gbaja-Biamila Net Worth?

According to various sources, Akbar Gbaja-Biamila Net Worth is evaluated to be $7 Million. He has earned his wealth via his professional career, book sales, merchandise, TV appearances, endorsements, and sponsorships. 

Facts about Akbar Gbaja-Biamila

  • Akbar’s full name is Akbar Oluwakemi-Idowu Gbajabiamila. His zodiac is Taurus. He is of Nigerian descent.
  • He was born in a Muslim family but he and his mother later converted to Christianity. In 2002, his mother passed away in a car accident.
  • He is a very tall man having a height of 6 ft 6 in.
  • Akbar is also a generous person and donated money to many charities and funds. He is also on the board of the Michael J. Fox Foundation.
  • Akbar is married to a woman named Chrystal Gbaja-Biamila. They have 4 children together.
  • He has a huge social media following. His Instagram handle has over 125k followers, his Twitter profile has more than 60k followers and his Facebook page has over 170k followers.
  • It may interest you to know that Akbar’s paternal great-great-grandfather was 7 feet tall.
  • He is very good friends with Jim Brown, Tom Brady, and Randy Moss.