Ex-Alabama player accused of pretending to be NFL players to get over $20M in fraudulent loans.

Luther Davis, a former football player for the University of Alabama, has recently come under fire for allegedly participating in a fraudulent scheme worth nearly $20 million. According to a report by The Athletic, Davis and his accomplice, CJ Evins, are accused of impersonating NFL players between May 2023 and October 2024 in order to secure loans. The U.S.

Attorney's Office has charged both men with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, which are serious felony charges. It is believed that they conspired to obtain at least 13 loans by presenting false identification and documents during Zoom calls with lenders. These documents featured photos of the NFL players, which were easily accessible online.

Once the loans were approved, Davis and Evins allegedly used a network of fake businesses and personal accounts to funnel the funds. They reportedly used the money to purchase real estate, cars, and expensive jewelry. In total, they received over $19.8 million from various lenders, as reported by NBC News.

The court filing states that the lenders were unaware that the players who were supposedly receiving the loans were not actually present during the closings. Davis and Evins had disguised themselves and impersonated the players, using fake identification documents to deceive the notary. Davis is set to appear before U.S.

District Judge Steven D. Grimberg in Atlanta on April 27, where he has indicated that he will plead guilty to the charges. His accomplice, Evins, will also plead guilty this month according to his attorney, Benjamin Black Alper.

Davis was a talented defensive lineman for the University of Alabama's 2009 Crimson Tide team, which went undefeated and won the championship. Throughout his four-year collegiate career, he made 47 tackles. This shocking news has left many fans and former teammates stunned.

In a related story, former U.S. Representative Cori Bush's husband has also been charged with wire fraud, bringing even more attention to this growing issue. It is a reminder that even those in the public eye are not immune to temptation and must be held accountable for their actions.