A day in the life of Akbar Gbajabiamila: At home

Akbar Gbajabiamila begins his day with voice exercises with a voice and acting coach Susan Rumor in the morning. (Johnny Vy/NFL)

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Akbar Gbajabiamila begins his day with voice exercises with a voice and acting coach Susan Rumor in the morning. (Johnny Vy/NFL)

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Akbar Gbajabiamila goes through exercises with his voice coach Susan Rumor in the morning. (Johnny Vy/NFL)

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5:45 AM

A breakfast of fresh eggs and oatmeal is prepared for himself and his children. (Johnny Vy/NFL)

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5:53 AM

Akbar Gbajabiamila mixes oatmeal into a pot of cinnamon and boiling water. (Johnny Vy/NFL)

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6:09 AM

Akbar Gbajabiamila prepares a fruit smoothie for himself and his children. (Johnny Vy/NFL)

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6:10 AM

Akbar Gbajabiamila speaks to his son Elijah while preparing breakfast. (Johnny Vy/NFL)

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6:23 AM

Akbar Gbajabiamila watches game highlights on his mobile device while enjoying his morning smoothie. (Johnny Vy/NFL)

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6:28 AM

Akbar Gbajabiamila watches game highlights on his mobile device with his daughter, Saheedat. (Johnny Vy/NFL)

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6:31 AM

Akbar Gbajabiamila watches game film while his children, Elijah and Saheedat eat breakfast, and his dog Simba, looks on. (Johnny Vy/NFL)

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6:39 AM

Akbar Gbajabiamila kisses his daughter Saheedat before heading over to the NFL Network studio. (Johnny Vy/NFL)

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