Florida State freshman CB was dismissed after police chase that allegedly reached speeds around 150 MPH

Florida State freshman cornerback Chuck Kennon was dismissed from the university on Tuesday following a high-speed police chase that allegedly reached speeds of more than 150 miles per hour in Tampa. The Florida Highway Patrol reported that Kennon was pursued by troopers at speeds exceeding the 150 mph threshold. During the chase, Kennon allegedly refused to allow a female passenger to exit the vehicle.

The charges against Kennon include aggravated fleeing to elude, false imprisonment, and resisting an officer without violence, all of which are classified as felonies. The incident unfolded when the SUV, identified as belonging to Kennon, ran a red light at the intersection of State Road 60 and U.S. 301, causing a collision with a raised curb.

The vehicle then proceeded eastbound on State Road 60, surpassing the 150 mph speed limit in multiple 50 mph zones. Kennon subsequently drove southbound on Interstate 75 before being apprehended at approximately 2 a.m. following a tire puncture. The female passenger, found in a distressing condition 90 minutes later, claimed to have repeatedly pleaded with Kennon to stop, expressing fear for her safety.

Kennon, a native of Sarasota and a highly touted recruit, was considered a top prospect in the 2026 class, holding the No. 14 ranking in Florida.