Shields said Kennon grew up rooting for the Seminoles, and he’s held on to memorabilia from that time — including a sign they purchased from the county fair with Florida State football roster and a football signed by legendary coach Bobby Bowden.

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 .

On Sunday, five-star cornerback Chauncey Kennon announced his commitment to FSU over Miami, Florida, Georgia, Oregon, and LSU. This is arguably the biggest recruiting win for the Seminoles in recent years, especially with the season the program is coming off of and the vast number of changes that were made this offseason.