Florida State Kicker Arrested on Felony Charge

Conor McAneeny faces allegations of battery on a law enforcement officer and resisting arrest with violence.

Mar. 19, 2026 at 2:34pm

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Florida State University kicker Conor McAneeny was arrested on Wednesday, March 18, in South Florida and is facing a felony charge, including allegations of battery on a law enforcement officer and resisting arrest with violence. McAneeny, a transfer from Division II Quincy University, was expected to compete for the starting kicker role for the Seminoles this upcoming season.

Why it matters

This arrest is a significant setback for McAneeny and the Florida State football program, as they were hoping he would provide stability at the kicker position. The allegations of violence against a police officer are also concerning and could have serious legal and disciplinary consequences for the player.

The details

According to reports, McAneeny, who is from Plumbridge, Tyrone in Northern Ireland, was arrested in South Florida on Wednesday, March 18. He faces a felony charge that includes allegations of battery on a law enforcement officer and resisting arrest with violence. McAneeny spent the 2025 season at Quincy University, where he made 7 of 10 field goal attempts and had a career-long 45-yard kick. Florida State added him to the roster in January 2026 as a transfer with three years of eligibility remaining.

  • McAneeny was arrested on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 in South Florida.
  • He spent the 2025 season at Quincy University.
  • Florida State added McAneeny to the roster in January 2026 as a transfer.

The players

Conor McAneeny

A kicker who transferred from Division II Quincy University to Florida State University in January 2026, with three years of eligibility remaining.

Florida State University

The NCAA Division I football program that added McAneeny to their roster in January 2026, expecting him to compete for the starting kicker role.

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What’s next

The judge will determine whether to allow McAneeny to be released on bail as the legal process moves forward.

The takeaway

This arrest raises concerns about McAneeny's off-field behavior and could jeopardize his future with the Florida State football program, as well as his collegiate career. The university and coaching staff will have to carefully evaluate the situation and determine the appropriate next steps.