Ex-Alabama Players Plead Guilty to $20M Scam

0:00Two former University of Alabama football players just pleaded guilty to a wild scam that ripped off investors for nearly $20 million. Luther Davis, a 37-year-old ex-defensive tackle and his partner, CJ Evans, 29, admitted in federal court in Atlanta to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. They pulled this off by pretending to be NFL stars to snag huge loans. Executors say the duo set up fake bank accounts and emails to full lenders into thinking they were legit reps for pro athletes or even the players themselves. Davis went all out on video calls last year, slapping on makeup, wigs and do rags to impersonate three different NFL guys, using phony drivers. Licenses with their photos pulled straight from the web. None of those players ever gave the green light. The scheme blew up when a player's union spotted bogus contracts used as loan collateral, leading to charges last month. Davis and Evans blew the cash on flashy stuff like real estate, jewelry and cars, leaving

1:04investors high and dry. Davis even helped the crimson tide win a national title back in 2010. Both men face up to seven years behind bars, but plea deals mean prosecutors will push for lighter time. Davis gets sentenced in October, Evans in August under judge Stephen Grimberg. This case shines a light on how far some go for quick cash in sport circles and it serves as a wake up call for anyone lending to so-called athletes. Stay sharp out there. This has been Birmingham News Today, powered by AI.