Report: Penix, Njoku among targets in fraud case
ESPN • 4/16/2026
Summary
A former Alabama defensive end is accused of using wigs and fake IDs to impersonate NFL players in a scheme to secure nearly $20 million in fraudulent loans. Michael Penix Jr., David Njoku, and Xavier McKinney have been identified as the targeted players in this case.
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