A former Alabama football player has pleaded guilty to a fraud scheme involving the impersonation of multiple NFL players, including notable athletes like Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. and Xavier McKinney. The individual, along with an accomplice, used wigs and makeup to pose as these pro athletes, successfully defrauding lenders and investors out of nearly $20 million. The guilty plea highlights the growing issue of identity theft in sports, with prosecutors detailing how the duo leveraged fake identities to secure loans and financial gains.