Former Auburn defensive end Elijah Daniel has signed to play football at Youngstown State, his attorney confirmed to AL.com.



Daniel was arrested and charged on four counts of burglary and four counts of theft charges April 29 following a string of burglaries inside a residence hall on Auburn's campus and was booted from the Auburn football team May 2.

Daniel's attorney, Martin Weinberg, confirmed reports by AuburnUndercover.com and The Vindicator of his client's decision to play for YSU, where he will be eligible immediately.

Former walk-on linebacker DeNorris James and former track walk-on Khalil Sellers were also arrested and face five charges of both theft and burglary for their alleged roles in the dorm burglaries. The cases were forwarded to a grand jury Wednesday.



Daniel, a rising junior, co-led the Tigers with 17 quarterback hurries and finished with 15 tackles, including one sack, in 2014. He worked primarily at defensive end in the spring, but added 19 pounds in the offseason and was expected to also contribute at tackle under defensive coordinator Will Muschamp.



Daniel played all 27 games during his first two seasons at Auburn and was expected to compete against DaVonte Lambert and newcomer Byron Cowart for a starting job in August. The former five-star prospect out of Avon, Indiana started two games in 2014.



Daniel will play for former Nebraska coach Bo Pelini, who was hired at the FCS school shortly after his firing at Nebraska in December. Five incoming freshmen on Pelini's squad at Youngstown State were cited for underage drinking earlier this summer, according to The Vindicator.