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Florida State University has removed Chuck Kennon from its football program after he was arrested on felony charges following a high-speed police pursuit in Tampa.
The program cited conduct detrimental to the team as the reason for his release.
Kennon, who was ranked as the sixth-best cornerback in the nation and the 51st-best overall recruit in his class, had committed to the Seminoles over more than 30 other offers.
According to UPI, officers observed Kennon driving a Dodge Durango at 79 mph in a 50-mph zone early Sunday morning. When law enforcement attempted to stop the vehicle, the chase escalated to speeds exceeding 150 mph.
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