Former Alabama lineman uses makeup, wig to allegedly impersonate NFL players in loan scam
A former Alabama defensive allegedly impersonated three NFL players using makeup and wigs in a $20 million loan scam, according to The Guardian.
A former Alabama defensive lineman allegedly orchestrated an impersonation scheme of multiple NFL players — including former Alabama safety Xavier McKinney and Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. — to defraud lenders out of $20 million in loans, according to a report from The Guardian on Wednesday, April 15. Luther Davis, who was a part of Alabama's national championship team in 2009-10, was using disguises to dress up as NFL players during loan closings.
He also impersonated Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku, according to the report. All three of the players were unaware of the alleged scheme. REQUIRED READING: Brian Kelly talks LSU firing, advice for Lane Kiffin, coaching future | Exclusive Davis, along with partner CJ Evins, obtained at least 13 loans totaling $19,845,000, according to the criminal information document obtained by The Guardian.
The duo plans to plead guilty, hence the criminal information document being filed by an attorney. Davis is charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aggravated identify theft, according to the report. The scheme took place during a 17-month period starting around May 2023.
Davis and Evins impersonated Njoku to secure a $4. 025 million loan from Aliya Sports. They also secured a $4.