Four-star linebacker Kenneth Simon II commits to Tennessee from Alabama
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 4:16 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Kenneth Simon II, a four-star linebacker, has changed his commitment from Alabama to Tennessee as of June 13, 2026. The Brentwood Academy prospect, ranked No. 9 among linebackers for the 2027 signing class, has strong ties to Tennessee, as his father Kevin Simon played for the Vols from 2001 to 2005. Simon II had been recruited by several programs, receiving a scholarship offer from Tennessee on May 12, 2026, and made unofficial visits to the school multiple times. He initially committed to Alabama on May 11, 2026, after receiving an offer from them on September 3, 2025.
- •Simon II flips from Alabama to Tennessee on June 13, 2026.
- •He ranks as the No. 9 linebacker and No. 6 player in Tennessee.
- •Tennessee has secured 14 commitments for their 2027 recruiting class.
- •Simon II had previously committed to Alabama after their scholarship offer.
- 4:16 PMYahoo Sports — Alabama football four-star commit flips to Tennessee
"A 2027 four-star linebacker flipped his commitment from Alabama to Tennessee.
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