A former University of Alabama defensive lineman is expected to plead guilty to federal charges after prosecutors alleged he used disguises and fraudulent documents to impersonate NFL stars in a nearly $20 million loan scheme, according to a report from The Guardian.

Luther Davis, a member of the Crimson Tide’s 2010 national championship team, and his partner, CJ Evins, are accused of obtaining at least 13 fraudulent loans totaling $19,845,000 between May 2023 and October 2024. According to a criminal information filing by the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia, the pair targeted lenders by claiming high-profile professional football players were seeking multi-million dollar loans.

The court documents describe an elaborate operation where Davis and Evins allegedly registered fake companies with names similar to NFL players, opened bank accounts, and created deceptive email addresses. To secure the funds, prosecutors say Davis physically impersonated the athletes during virtual loan closings by wearing wigs, makeup, and other disguises to deceive notaries.

While the filing does not list every victim, The Guardian identified three specific loans totaling $11.6 million involving players identified by sources as Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku, Green Bay Packers safety Xavier McKinney, and Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. During a virtual closing for a $4.025 million loan in January 2024, prosecutors claim Davis wore a wig and makeup to appear as Njoku. In July 2024, he allegedly wore a durag while impersonating Penix to secure a $3.3 million loan. For a $4.35 million loan involving McKinney’s identity, Davis allegedly provided a fake driver’s license with a fabricated number.

Federal authorities emphasized that the players had no connection to the scheme and were victims of identity theft.

Davis and Evins are charged with aggravated identity theft and conspiracy to commit wire fraud. The conspiracy charge carries a potential sentence of up to 20 years in prison. A plea hearing is currently scheduled for April 27.

Davis, once a top recruit for the Crimson Tide, played 45 games during his collegiate career.