Florida State Parts Ways With Recruit Following Felony Chase Arrest

WHO:

Fox News - Chuck Kennon, Florida State's top-ranked recruit

NY Post - Chuck Kennon, freshman cornerback

WHAT:

Fox News - Chuck Kennon was arrested after a police chase reaching speeds of 150 mph.

NY Post - Florida State dismissed Chuck Kennon from the program following his felony arrest.

WHERE:

Fox News - The police chase occurred in Tampa, Florida.

WHEN:

NY Post - The dismissal from the program occurred on a Tuesday after the weekend of the arrest.

WHY:

Fox News - Chuck Kennon faces felony charges including fleeing to elude.

HOW:

Fox News - The police chase involved speeds of 150 mph.

(UPDATED October 14, 2026 20:00 UTC)

Florida State's top-ranked recruit, Chuck Kennon, has been dismissed from the program following his felony arrest after a police chase in Tampa, Florida, where he reached speeds of 150 mph. The incident occurred over the weekend, and the dismissal took place on a Tuesday shortly thereafter. Kennon now faces felony charges, including fleeing to elude law enforcement.