Florida State dismisses top football recruit Chuck Kennon after felony arrest
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- Florida State freshman cornerback Chuck Kennon was dismissed from the football program after a high-speed police chase in Tampa, where he reached speeds over 150 mph and fled on foot into an industrial area.
- Kennon faces three charges: aggravated fleeing to elude (second-degree felony), false imprisonment (third-degree felony), and resisting an officer without violence (misdemeanor), and is currently held in jail.
- The 18-year-old, a top recruit ranked 51st nationally and the sixth-best cornerback in the 2026 class, had appeared in only one game this season without recording any stats.
- Florida State cited "conduct detrimental to the team" as the reason for Kennon's dismissal, and he has been removed from the team's roster amid a challenging season for the Seminoles.
- The team, currently 3-3, faces a tough upcoming matchup against No. 3 Miami, with head coach Mike Norvell already under pressure after recent losses.
