Alabama alum accused of impersonating NFL stars in $20M loan scam
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Former Alabama football player Luther Davis allegedly impersonated NFL stars Michael Penix Jr., Xavier McKinney and David Njoku to obtain nearly $20 million in fraudulent loans, with CJ Evins also planning to plead guilty. The scheme involved fake Georgia-registered companies, forged IDs, and Davis even attending loan closings in disguise, ultimately securing about $11.6 million under the athletes’ identities; a civil case linked to one of the loans proceeds to trial in July 2026.
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- Former Alabama defensive lineman facing charges for allegedly impersonating 3 NFL players to fraudulently obtain nearly $20M in loans Yahoo Sports
- Former Alabama DL Luther Davis accused of impersonating NFL players in $20M loan scam USA Today
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