David Rudolph Jenrath, a former Auburn football personnel scouting assistant, was arrested on Monday on felony charges tied to allegations that he shared confidential Auburn athletics recruiting information with rival schools, according to multiple outlets.
Reports differ on the number of schools allegedly involved: CBS Sports and Independent Journal Review both reported that Jenrath allegedly shared recruiting files with up to 11 rival schools.
The charges reported include theft of trade secrets and computer tampering, according to Independent Journal Review, while the New York Post described the allegations as stealing trade secrets from the program and passing them to competitors. The Washington Times reported the charges citing court records.
According to Independent Journal Review, Jenrath, 24, turned himself in on Monday. Yahoo Sports reported that Jenrath is now a student at Tennessee, and noted the arrest occurred ahead of Auburn's scheduled SEC game against Tennessee on Saturday.
How each side covered it
Center
- Center outlets noted Jenrath's arrest came right before Auburn's SEC game against Tennessee.
- Reports highlighted that Jenrath is now a student at Tennessee, the Tigers' opponent.
- CBS Sports cited felony charges tied to sharing recruiting information with up to 11 rival schools.
“David Rudolph Jenrath was arrested this week on felony charges after allegedly sharing Auburn recruiting information with up to 11 rival schools” — CBS Sports
Right
- Right-leaning outlets detailed the felony charges of trade secrets theft and computer tampering.
- Independent Journal Review reported Jenrath's age, 24, and that he turned himself in Monday.
- Reports described the alleged scheme as sharing recruiting files with up to 11 rival programs.
“Former Auburn staffer David Rudolph Jenrath, 24, turned himself in Monday on felony theft of trade secrets and computer tampering charges after allegedly sharing recruiting files with up to 11 rivals.” — Independent Journal Review
Questions readers ask
Who is David Rudolph Jenrath?
David Rudolph Jenrath is a former Auburn football personnel scouting assistant who is now, according to Yahoo Sports, a student at Tennessee.
What is Jenrath accused of doing?
He is accused of sharing confidential Auburn recruiting information with rival schools without the university's authorization, according to multiple outlets, with CBS Sports and Independent Journal Review both reporting up to 11 schools were involved.
What charges does Jenrath face?
He faces felony charges reported as theft of trade secrets and computer tampering, according to Independent Journal Review, with the New York Post and Washington Times also citing trade secrets theft charges.
Why is the timing of the arrest notable?
According to Yahoo Sports, the arrest occurred just before Auburn was scheduled to play Tennessee, the school where Jenrath is now reportedly a student, in an SEC game on Saturday.
Sources · 5 outlet reports
- CBS SportsCenterFormer Auburn football staffer arrested on felony charges tied to recruiting documents
- Yahoo SportsCenterFormer Auburn staff member arrested on felony charges for sharing recruiting plans
- Independent Journal ReviewRight-leaningFormer Auburn Staffer Charged With Trade Secrets Theft
- New York PostRight-leaningFormer Auburn football staffer arrested for allegedly selling confidential information
- The Washington TimesRight-leaningFormer Auburn staffer faces felony charges for allegedly stealing and sharing trade secrets