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Alabama Player Pleads Guilty to $20M NFL Impersonation Scheme

4/29/2026

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Luther Davis, Alabama football player, pleaded guilty in Atlanta federal court to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, with co-defendant CJ Evins also pleading guilty.
They obtained millions-dollar loans by impersonating NFL players including Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr., using makeup and a fake driver’s license.
The scheme, started in 2023 and by 2024, produced close to $20 million used to pay debts and buy jewelry and watches.

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Luther Davis, Alabama football player, pleaded guilty in Atlanta federal court to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, with co-defendant CJ Evins also pleading guilty.
They obtained millions-dollar loans by impersonating NFL players including Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr., using makeup and a fake driver’s license.
The scheme, started in 2023 and by 2024, produced close to $20 million used to pay debts and buy jewelry and watches.