Florida State Kicker Charged with Felonies After Alleged Officer Assault

Conor McAneney faces battery and resisting arrest charges stemming from an incident in Broward County.

Mar. 19, 2026 at 4:05pm

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Florida State kicker Conor McAneney was arrested on Wednesday and charged with two third-degree felonies, including battery on an officer and violently resisting an officer, as well as a misdemeanor trespassing charge. The charges stem from an incident in Broward County, Florida.

Why it matters

Allegations of violence against law enforcement officers are serious and can have significant legal and professional consequences for student-athletes. This incident raises questions about McAneney's future at Florida State and the program's vetting process for transfers.

The details

According to arrest documents from the Broward County Sheriff's Office, McAneney was charged with battery on an officer, violently resisting an officer, and trespassing. The battery and resisting arrest charges are third-degree felonies in Florida, which can result in up to five years in prison and a $5,000 fine.

  • McAneney was arrested on Wednesday, March 19, 2026.

The players

Conor McAneney

A kicker who transferred to Florida State in January 2026 after spending the 2025 season at Quincy.

Broward County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency that arrested McAneney and filed the charges against him.

Florida State

The college football program that McAneney joined in January 2026, seeking to add more kicking talent after losing two kickers to the transfer portal.

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What’s next

The judge will decide on McAneney's bail status at a hearing on Monday, March 24, 2026.

The takeaway

This case highlights the importance of student-athletes, even transfers, being held accountable for their actions off the field and the need for college football programs to thoroughly vet the backgrounds of potential recruits and transfers.