Former University of Alabama Football Player to Plead Guilty in Loan Fraud Scheme
A former University of Alabama football player faces charges for impersonating NFL players to secure loans. Federal authorities stated he used disguises during video meetings to facilitate the fraud. He and a co-defendant obtained over $19.8 million through the scheme.
abcnews.go.comFederal authorities reported that a former University of Alabama football player participated in a fraud scheme involving impersonation of NFL players to obtain loans. The individual, along with a co-defendant, has been charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.
Charges and Plea
Agreements Luther Davis has indicated he will plead guilty at a hearing before U.
S. Grimberg in Atlanta on April 27, according to court records. S. Grimberg this month, court records show. An attorney for Davis did not immediately respond to a request for comment, and Evins' attorney, Benjamin Black Alper, confirmed the scheduled plea but had no further comment.
Details of the
Scheme From around May 2023 to October 2024, Davis and Evins executed a scheme to obtain millions of dollars in loans from multiple lenders by impersonating professional football players, according to federal court documents.
They falsely claimed the players were seeking multi-million dollar loans, the documents state. M. , described as active professional football players in the National Football League.
Impersonation
Methods After informing lenders that they represented the NFL players, video conferences were required to meet the prospective borrowers, authorities stated.
Davis wore makeup, a wig, or another head covering during these video meetings to appear as the player needing the loan, according to the filings. None of the actual players attended the closings, and Davis provided fake identification documents to convince notaries, the documents said.
Financial Outcomes The defendants obtained more than $19.
8 million from 13 fraudulent loans, according to the filings. The net loan proceeds were wired to a bank account controlled by the defendants. They used the proceeds to purchase real estate, vehicles, and jewelry, the documents stated.
Background of the
Accused Davis was a defensive lineman for the University of Alabama's undefeated, championship 2009 team.
He made 47 tackles during a four-season career from 2007 to 2010.
Story Timeline
3 events- April 27, 2026
Luther Davis is scheduled to plead guilty before U.S. Grimberg in Atlanta.
1 source@NBCNews - April 2026
CJ Evins intends to plead guilty before U.S. Grimberg this month.
1 source@NBCNews - May 2023 to October 2024
Davis and Evins executed a scheme to fraudulently obtain loans by impersonating NFL players.
1 source@NBCNews
Potential Impact
- 01
Lenders may face financial losses from the $19.8 million in fraudulent loans.
- 02
NFL players identified as victims could pursue legal action for identity theft.
- 03
Court proceedings may lead to sentencing for Davis and Evins later this year.
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