Tennessee student's arrest for Auburn secrets shares no ties to Vols

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Last updated Sep 30, 2026

Tennessee student's arrest for Auburn secrets shares no ties to Vols
Summary

David Jenrath, a Tennessee student, was arrested on felony charges for allegedly stealing Auburn football recruiting documents. Jenrath, 24, enrolled at the University of Tennessee this fall and previously worked at Auburn as a player personnel scouting assistant. He is accused of sharing confidential information about high school recruits with multiple schools, utilizing an email alias for distribution. Jenrath turned himself in to authorities on September 28 and has been released on bond. The case emerges ahead of an upcoming SEC matchup between Tennessee and Auburn on October 3.

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  • •Jenrath enrolled at Tennessee this fall in applied artificial intelligence program.
  • •He faces charges of theft of trade secrets and computer tampering.
  • •Confidential documents shared included recruit evaluations and contact information.
  • •Tennessee plays Auburn at Neyland Stadium on October 3.
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  • 10:42 PMYahoo Sports — Tennessee student accused of stealing Auburn secrets never worked for Vols
What they're saying
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David Jenrath enrolled at Tennessee in the fall but never worked in Vols athletics, the university told Knox News.

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