TALLAHASSEE — Florida State’s highest-ranked commitment, Sarasota (Fla.) Booker four-star cornerback commitment Chauncey ‘Chuck’ Kennon, has officially signed with the Seminoles, the school announced moments ago. He is expected to be an early enrollee at FSU.
The 6-foot-1, 175-pound defensive back committed to FSU in early July of 2025 and remained firm throughout the past five months.
He was a top priority for head coach Mike Norvell, as well as defensive backs coach Patrick Surtain Sr. and others. He spoke about being solid to FSU in late October, as the season for the Seminoles began to take a downturn.
“Nah, it doesn’t really affect my recruiting,” Kennon claimed. “I see what they’re doing on the backend. I see the good and the bad. Most people just pointing out the bad — but there is also good. There’s pros and cons to everything.
“I’m a Seminole fan at the end of the day. I love Florida State. No matter the coaching staff, I feel like I’d still be where I’m at,” Kennon added in that same interview.
That full interview can be found here.
He chose the Seminoles over Florida, Georgia, Miami, and others. His commitment came following an official visit with FSU on June 13th. He made multiple unofficial visits before and after his pledge to FSU.
Beyond football, Kennon also participates in multiple track and field events at Booker. He was a state qualifier in the 200-meter dash as a junior.
He is ranked by 247Sports.com as the No. 37 overall prospect and No. 3 cornerback in the 2026 class. He is also considered the No. 5 prospect in the Sunshine State.
The 247Sports.com Composite Recruiting Rankings have him at No. 41 overall prospect, No. 3 at his position, and as the No. 2 prospect in Florida.
247Sports.com Director of Scouting Andrew Ivins compares him to Trayvon Mullen of the Arizona Cardinals. Below is a portion of his evaluation of Kennon:
-Active cornerback with the length, speed and awareness to be a difference-maker on the perimeter for a College Football Playoff regular.
-Shows the ability to play both zone and man coverage as he’s a fluid mover that can constantly find leverage and split threats with favorable positioning.
-Pairs elite ball skills with impressive athleticism, which results in high-flying pass break ups or interceptions (credited with 16 PBU as a junior).
-Stays on top of routes with his reaction time and will stick his hip on assignments when he needs to turn and get vertical. Quick to locate the football in deeper third and has desired recovery burst.
-Flashes some aggression in run support, but must get better at keeping containment and making stops with his initial effort.
-Will need to keep honing technique and adjust to the pace of the game on Saturdays as he fills out a wiry 6-foot-1 frame, but could work his way into the rotation early as he’s got a well-rounded skill set.
-Projects as a potential impact player with legitimate NFL traits.