Raashed Kennion

Auburn defensive lineman Raashed Kennion (59) runs through drills during spring football practice Tuesday, April 5, 2016, in Auburn, Ala. (Julie Bennett/jbennett@al.com) ORG XMIT: ALBIN

(JULIE BENNETT)

Reserve defensive lineman Raashed Kennion has left Auburn's football program to "pursue politics," Tigers head coach Gus Malzahn announced Saturday morning after the team's second scrimmage of fall camp.

"He's headed back home," Malzahn said. "We wish him nothing but the best with that."

The 6-foot-6, 237-pound junior from Jacksonville, Florida, was a backup at Buck end for Auburn last season. He posted eight tackles in five games with one tackle for loss. He had three quarterback hurries, all of which came against Louisville after starter Carl Lawson left the game in the first half with an injury. Kennion made four appearances in 2014 and had one tackle.

As a high schooler at First Coast in Jacksonville Kennion was ranked as a three-star prospect and the nation's No. 73 weak-side defensive end in the 247Sports Composite. He posted 55 tackles and six sacks as a junior and also held offers from Cincinnati, Florida A&M, Furman, Iowa State, Memphis, Miami-Ohio, Middle Tennessee and Pittsburgh.