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Ex-Alabama Lineman and Partner Plead Guilty in $20 Million NFL Loan-Impersonation Scheme

The case exposes gaps in remote identity checks used in athlete lending.

Overview

  • Davis and CJ Evins pleaded guilty in federal court in Atlanta on Monday to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.
  • Prosecutors say they posed as NFL players on 2024 video calls while wearing wigs, makeup, and head coverings to fool lenders.
  • Court filings describe fake driver’s licenses, shell companies, and new bank and email accounts used to push remote loan closings through.
  • The scheme brought in nearly $20 million across at least 13 loans that funded purchases of real estate, jewelry, and cars.
  • A filing says none of the players authorized the loans, and sentencing and civil claims now move forward as remote verification practices face closer review.