Ex-Alabama player accused of impersonating NFL stars as part of $20M scheme
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Key Points:
- Luther Davis, a former Alabama college football player and 2009 national champion, has been charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aggravated identity theft for impersonating NFL players to secure nearly $20 million in fraudulent loans.
- Davis allegedly disguised himself with wigs and makeup to impersonate NFL stars Michael Penix, David Njoku, and Xavier McKinney, using fake IDs, bank accounts, and email addresses to carry out the scheme from May 2023 to October 2024.
- Along with accomplice CJ Evins, Davis obtained over $4 million in loans by falsely claiming the players were seeking multi-million dollar loans, with Davis personally attending loan closings in disguise.
- Both Davis and Evins are scheduled for a hearing on April 27, where they are expected to plead guilty and face up to 20 years in prison.
- Davis played 45 games for Alabama, recording 47 tackles, and initially committed to LSU before switching to Alabama.
