Defensive end Rasheed Kennion has left the program to “pursue politics,” Auburn coach Gus Malzahn told the Montgomery Advertiser.
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“He’s headed back home,” Malzahn said. “We wish him nothing but the best with that.”
The Jacksonville, Fla., native was a three-star recruit in 2014, picking Auburn over Memphis, Miami and Pittsburgh, among other schools. He recorded nine tackles in 12 games as a backup. He was named ‘Academic Top Tiger’ as a true freshman.
