CLEMSON — Clemson University football defensive tackle Caden Story was indicted on a marijuana possession charge Sunday.
According to Pickens County court records, the redshirt sophomore was charged with possession of less than 28 grams (1 ounce). This is Story's first offense, and the charge is classified as a misdemeanor. His case, which was filed Tuesday, has been recorded as a criminal matter, and he must pay $615 in fines and costs.
If Story is convicted, he faces a sentence of not more than 30 days in jail or a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $200 under South Carolina Code Section 44-53-370(d)(4).
A spokesman for Clemson's athletic department said the university could not comment on Storey's allegations.
Story will not be immediately banned from all sports activities because he has not been arrested or charged with any felony offenses, such as sports betting, gambling, match fixing, illegal possession of weapons, or sexual offenses. Although the NCAA no longer tests Division I athletes for cannabis products, marijuana remains illegal in the state of South Carolina.
According to Clemson's athlete handbook, players arrested or charged with a drug-related offense will be subject to drug testing under the Clemson University Athletics Department's Use/Misuse Program. For misdemeanor charges/convictions, coaches will have seven days to recommend a course of action and impose sanctions with the approval of a designated CUAD administrator.
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Story is the third Clemson football player to receive a criminal change this year. Defensive tackle Demonte Capehart was charged with unlawful possession of a firearm on university property on Feb. 6, but the weapons charge was dropped. Wide receiver Noble Johnson was charged with reckless driving after being involved in a car accident on Feb. 19.
A native of Lanett, Alabama, Story appeared in 11 games over two seasons at Clemson, never starting but recording one tackle, and notably switched positions from defensive tackle to end during spring practice.
Derrian Carter covers Clemson University sports for the Greenville News and the USA Today Network. Email him at dcarter@gannett.com. Follow him on X (formerly Twitter): @DerrianCarter00
