TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Florida State junior defensive tackle Darnell Dockett was charged Wednesday with felony grand theft for his role in receiving unauthorized discounts on merchandise purchased at a mall last month.

Dockett turned himself in at the Leon County jail and was released on $1,000 bail.

An investigator's report said Dockett and two store clerks conspired on a 90-percent discount, and he paid them money for their assistance.

Co-defendants named in an affidavit are Kambe Roberson, 19, and Taisha "Sky'' Bailey, 21. The affidavit said Dockett paid $107 on Dec. 17 for merchandise valued at $1,009.78.

Police said Dockett, in an interview Dec. 20, said he knew paying a $200 fee to the clerks in exchange for the discount was wrong.

The sporting goods store, named Sports Fan-Attic, is co-owned by former Florida State star Warrick Dunn, who now plays for the Atlanta Falcons of the NFL. The store's owners initially declined to press charges.

University spokesman Rob Wilson said Dockett would not be able to participate in any athletic department activities until the case is resolved.

The case is reminiscent of a 1999 illegal discount shopping spree involving Florida State stars Peter Warrick and Laveranues Coles at a Dillard's department store. Coles, now with the New York Jets, was kicked off the team. Warrick, now with Cincinnati, was suspended for two games.

Although Dockett's professional ambitions have been hindered by a series of nagging injuries that limited him this season, he could choose to enter the NFL draft.

The 6-4, 280-pound Dockett was a dominating force as a redshirt freshman in 2000, and earned first-team Atlantic Coast Conference recognition in 2001.

He was suspended for the Sugar Bowl because of the case only days after coach Bobby Bowden suspended starting quarterback Chris Rix from the game for failing to take a final exam.

Additionally, sophomore quarterback Adrian McPherson was dismissed from the team in November after being arrested on charges of stealing a blank check and receiving nearly $3,500 after it was cashed.