Florida State landed a commitment on Sunday from five-star cornerback Chauncey Kennon, who made the announcement live on 247Sports. Kennon, who ranks as the No. 27 prospect nationally and the No. 2 cornerback in the class of 2026, chose the Seminoles over Georgia, Miami and Florida.
He is just the third five-star prospect to commit to Florida State during Mike Norvell’s tenure and, should his commitment stick, he would be the first five-star prospect to sign with the Seminoles since 2023. Kennon, a product of Booker High School in Sarasota, Florida, is a significant in-state recruiting win for Florida State, which has not signed a top-five Florida prospect since 2020.
“I chose Florida State because it was the best fit in every way I could ask for. It genuinely felt like home,” Kennon told 247Sports. “I feel like the staff as a whole impacted my decision. I appreciate them all.”
Kennon’s commitment helps Florida State’s 2026 class rise to No. 11 in the 247Sports Team Composite Recruiting Rankings, just a couple of points outside of the top 10. The Seminoles have yet to sign a top-10 class under Norvell.
The 6-foot-1 and 175-pound Kennon plays on both sides of the ball for Booker. Though he missed some time in 2024 due to an appendix issue, he still finished the year with 33 tackles, 16 pass breakups and one interception on defense and 10 catches for 317 yards and six touchdowns on offense.
That versatility could mean a bright future at Florida State, according to his 247Sports evaluation:
Needs some technical polish, but athletic markers (4.5 in the 40-yard dash, 6-foot-2 in the high jump) and offensive production signal no shortage of developmental upside, especially with a frame that’s believed to be…
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Author : Will Backus
Publish date : 2025-07-06 21:41:00
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