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Ex-Alabama player in $20M fraud

Ex-Alabama player in $20M fraud

Federal authorities identified Michael Penix Jr., David Njoku, and Xavier McKinney among the players targeted in the elaborate scam.

Davis, who won a national championship with Alabama in 2009, reportedly used fake IDs and disguises to deceive lenders over several years.

He is expected to plead guilty to charges of wire fraud and identity theft in a federal court.

The case has sent shockwaves through the college football community and highlighted vulnerabilities in the athlete loan market.

Luther Burrell Charlie from UK, CC BY 2.0
Luther Burrell
English rugby union and rugby league footballer
University of Alabama in Huntsville
Public research university in Huntsville, Alabama
Michael Penix Jr.
American football player (born 2000)
David Njoku
American football player (born 1996)
Xavier McKinney
American football player (born 1999)