Florida State announced early this morning that defensive back Chuck Kennon was removed from the roster and dismissed from the program. The sudden announcement caused fans to speculate why Kennon may have been dismissed from the program, but an arrest report removed any need for speculation.
Kennon was arrested on October 12 by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office at 9:27 p.m. ET and charged with two felonies and one misdemeanor. Kennon was immediately dismissed after being arrested and currently remains in jail. The arrest stems from an incident that occurred on October 11.
The now-former Seminoles' defensive back was the highest-rated recruit coach Mike Norvell landed in the 2026 class. Kennon was originally expected to fight for a spot in the secondary this season, but early injuries derailed the year. Kennon played very briefly against Virginia and did not appear in any other games this season.
Chuck Kennon charged with second-degree, third-degree felonies
In the arrest report, the first charge for Kennon was aggravated fleeing to elude in the second degree, which is a felony in Florida. According to the 2026 Florida Statutes, aggravated fleeing to elude occurs when a driver knowingly avoids stopping for the police, and drives dangerously or causes a serious accident or injury. A second-degree felony in the state of Florida carries a sentence of up to 15 years in prison.
Kennon was additionally charged with false imprisonment in the third degree, which is also a felony in Florida. False imprisonment in the state of Florida is described as "forcibly, by threat, or secretly" confining or trapping someone. A third-degree felony in the state of Florida carries a sentence of up to five years in prison.
Kennon also had a third charge for resisting an officer without violence, which was classified as a first-degree misdemeanor. The misdemeanor carries a maximum penalty of up to one year in county jail, along with fines of up to $1,000.
At the moment, bond for two of Kennon's charges has been set at a total of $3,000, but one of his current charges has not been set. Kennon's aggravated fleeing to elude charge, which is a second-degree felony, currently does not have a set bond amount.
It is important to remember that Kennon could have his current charges dismissed or face additional charges in the future stemming from the incident. His current arrest report is not a reflection of his actual criminal record or the result of any criminal trials.
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