Five-star CB Chauncey Kennon commits to 'dream school' Florida State

For Kennon, this was a no-brainer. He grew up rooting for the Seminoles and everything about his experiences with FSU just felt right.

"It was a place that truly felt like home to me. There was nothing that went wrong," he told Zach Blostein of 247Sports regarding his decision. "Everything was top-tier for me. My experience was A-1. So I feel like there was no debating where I was going to go. I knew the whole time. Right after the OV (official visit), I committed on the spot. So I was solid for a minute."

Kennon took his official to FSU on June 13, though the decision was just announced on Sunday. He mentioned that he feels that he has a good relationship with everyone on the Seminoles' staff, including Norvell, but this is a commitment that was a long time coming for him. 

"That is my dream school, coming up and being a dream school, I always dreamed of playing there," he said of Florida State. "I grew up watching Jameis Winston and all them boys."

Norvell looks to be building a strong class on the 2026 recruiting trail, and Kennon just became his top-ranked commitment. Florida State now has 22 commitments for its 2026 class, which is ranked No. 11 nationally.