Exclusive | NFL draft bust Larry English sued over alleged unpaid massive debt

Larry English — a former San Diego Chargers pass rusher taken just 15 picks after Matthew Stafford in the 2009 NFL Draft — has been sued after he allegedly did not pay back a massive loan.Debt collectors filed a lawsuit against English in Los Angeles County this month, accusing him of stiffing City National Bank out of $93,500, court documents obtained by the California Post on Tuesday show.English, alongside his Mind Body Mastery business, entered into an agreement with the bank on Aug.7, 2024, according to the suit.The bank allegedly agreed to loan money to English, and in exchange, the ex-NFL player promised to pay it back, plus interest.However, English “has failed and refused” to pay the debt, the lawsuit stated.The debt collectors are suing English for breach of contract and are seeking $93,500 plus interest at a rate of 11.50 percent.

They’re also asking for reasonable attorney’s fees.A message seeking comment from English on Tuesday was not returned.After being selected by the Chargers with the 16th overall pick of the 2009 NFL Draft, English struggled to live up to expectations.The former Northern Illinois standout started just nine games in five seasons with the Bolts, only recording 11 total sacks.He finished his career in 2014 with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, starting just one game and recording just one sack.In retirement, English, who’s married to model Nicole Williams English, has entered into the health and wellness space, amassing 130,000 followers on Instagram....