Caden Story of Clemson football faces misdemeanor charge for marijuana possession
CLEMSON — Caden Story, a defensive tackle for Clemson football, was charged on Sunday with marijuana possession.
Pickens County court records indicate that the redshirt sophomore was cited for having 28 grams (one ounce) or less of marijuana. This is Story’s first offense, and the charge is considered a misdemeanor. Filed on Tuesday, his case is classified as criminal, and he faces $615 in fines and costs.
If Story is found guilty, he faces imprisonment for up to 30 days or a fine ranging from $100 to $200, according to South Carolina Code of Laws section 44-53-370(d)(4).
A spokesperson from Clemson’s athletic department stated that the university had no comment on Story’s charges.
Story will not be immediately barred from athletic activities because he has not been arrested or charged with any felony offenses, such as sports wagering, gambling, game fixing, illegal weapon possession, or criminal sexual conduct. Although the NCAA no longer tests Division I athletes for cannabis, marijuana remains illegal in South Carolina.
According to the Clemson athlete handbook, any player arrested or charged with a drug-related offense will be subject to drug testing under the Clemson University Athletic Department Use/Misuse Program. For misdemeanor charges or convictions, the coach will propose a course of action within seven days, and, with approval from the designated CUAD administrator, will impose the necessary sanctions.
Story is the third Clemson football player to face criminal charges this year. Defensive tackle DeMonte Capehart was charged with unlawful possession of a firearm on university property on February 6, but this charge was later dismissed. On February 19, wide receiver Noble Johnson was charged with reckless driving following a car accident.
A Lanett, Alabama native, Story played in 11 games with no starts for Clemson, recording one tackle over two seasons. During spring practices, he notably switched positions from defensive tackle to defensive end.