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Ex-Auburn staffer arrested for sharing confidential information with rivals

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 9:40 PM

Last updated Sep 29, 2026

Ex-Auburn staffer arrested for sharing confidential information with rivals

Summary

Auburn is preparing for an SEC game against Tennessee on Saturday, amid news of an arrest involving former scouting assistant David Rudolph Jenrath. Jenrath, now a Tennessee student, was arrested for allegedly sharing Auburn's recruiting plans with up to 11 other schools. He reportedly shared documents under a pseudonym email, which contained sensitive information about Auburn's prospective recruits from the 2027-2029 classes. The document did not include game-planning details. Jenrath is in custody at the Lee County Jail on a $15,000 bond as Auburn looks to build on its recent victory over Vanderbilt.

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By the Numbers

•David Rudolph Jenrath was arrested on Monday.
•Jenrath shared Auburn's recruiting information with competitors.
•He worked on Auburn's staff from January to June 2026.
•Auburn faces Tennessee after a win against Vanderbilt.
•The game will be broadcast on ESPN.

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9:40 PMYahoo Sports — Auburn football news: Why an ex-staffer who's now a student at Tennessee got arrested right before Tigers play Volunteers

What they're saying

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Auburn is set to play Tennessee in an SEC clash on Saturday, but a new revelation has renewed interest in the game. Former Auburn player and personnel scouting assistant David Rudolph Jenrath was arrested on Monday. The arrest stems from charges that he shared Auburn athletics information with other competing programs without the university’s […] The post Auburn football news: Why an ex-staffer who's now a student at Tennessee got arrested right before Tigers play Volunteers appeared first on Cl
— Yahoo Sports

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