Florida State Dismisses Top 2026 Cornerback Chuck Kennon

The school offered no explanation, leaving short-term depth as well as program stability in question before Saturday's trip to Miami.

Overview

Florida State confirmed it dismissed freshman cornerback Chuck Kennon for “conduct detrimental to the team” and removed him from the official roster.
Kennon was the Seminoles’ highest-rated recruit in the 2026 class, ranked among the top 50 nationally and one of the top cornerbacks in recruiting lists after choosing FSU over programs such as Georgia, Florida, Miami and LSU.
Coaches had praised Kennon’s upside in preseason, but he did not earn a regular role as a freshman and logged only a brief appearance this season against Virginia.
The immediate game plan for the upcoming trip to Miami is unlikely to change because Kennon played sparingly, but his exit reduces future depth in the secondary and compounds pressure on a 3-3 team that recently gave up 397 rushing yards to Louisville.
The school has released no further details about the conduct cited, so the program’s next steps to address discipline, roster management and recruiting fallout are the key items to watch.