Former Iowa State athletes charged with identity theft in sports gambling investigation

AMES, Iowa (KCRG) - Two athletes now face identity theft charges connected to a state investigation into sports gambling, the Gazette reports.

Eyioma Uwazurike is a former Iowa State football player and currently plays for the Denver Broncos.

Paniro Johnson is a current Iowa State wrestler.

The new charges allege the players fraudulently used someone else’s identity to place bets and win upwards of $1,500.

This is a Class D Felony which could lead to five years in jail and a significant fine.

The players also face a records-tampering charge.

Both have pleaded not guilty.

There are separate trials scheduled for Oct. 24 in Story County.