Florida State football seems to be in “free fall” mode, as they sit with a 3-3 overall record, with arch-rival Miami on deck for this week in what most fans feel will be a blowout. The Seminole faithful seem to be waiting on the news for the dismissal of head coach Mike Norvell.
Tuesday morning, Florida State fans got a different type of dismissal, as On3’s Warchant first reported that true freshman defensive back Chauncey Kennon is no longer on the Seminoles’ roster. This came as a shock to many, as most were excited about his skill set and what he could bring to Tallahassee.
Kennon did not record any statistics while at Florida State through 6 games, but he was a standout athlete at Booker High School in Sarasota, Florida, where he recorded 52 tackles (4 for loss), 2 interceptions, and 19 pass deflections during his junior and senior years of high school.
I want to be as careful as I can when I speak on this matter because I never want to besmirch someone’s character. The youngster is a very talented player, and I wish that Florida State utilized him more during this 6-game stretch. I will say that I was surprised that we barely saw Kennon get any playing time with as bad as the defensive backs have been performing, where the defense ranks 114th in the FBS in passing yards allowed.
The Sarasota, Florida native was Florida State’s top prospect in their 2026 recruiting…
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