Tennessee continues pursuit of Kenneth Simon II despite Alabama commitment
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 4:20 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
2027 four-star linebacker Kenneth Simon II, who committed to Alabama this spring, remains a target for Tennessee. The son of former Vols linebacker Kevin Simon, he was a priority recruit for Tennessee. Despite his commitment to Alabama, communication between Simon and Tennessee has continued. The Vols hope that strengthening connections, especially with defensive coordinator Jim Knowles, could sway Simon in their favor before the season.
- •Kenneth Simon II committed to Alabama earlier this spring.
- •Tennessee is actively communicating with Simon to flip his commitment.
- •The relationship with Vols defensive coordinator Jim Knowles is crucial.
- •Simon is listening to Tennessee's recruitment efforts as summer approaches.
- 12:01 PMYahoo Sports — Four-star Georgia LB target flips from Alabama to father's school
- 4:20 PMYahoo Sports — Tennessee football flips commitment of 4-star Kenneth Simon II from Alabama
- 3:54 PMYahoo Sports — Tennessee legacy Kenneth Simon II flips his commitment from Alabama to the Vols
- 5:35 PMYahoo Sports — Tennessee lost Vols legacy recruit Kenneth Simon II to Alabama earlier this spring, but there's a new development in his recruitment
"Kenneth Simon II is coming home. The four-star linebacker from Nashville (Tenn.) Brentwood Academy flipped his commitment from Alabama to Tennessee on Saturday, giving Josh Heupel and the Vols a major in-state recruiting win and adding the No. 138 prospect in the Rivals Industry Ranking to the class. For Simon, whose family ties to Tennessee […]
"2027 four-star linebacker Kenneth Simon II, the son of a former Vols linebacker, committed to Alabama earlier this spring. Tennessee, however, isn't giving up in their pursuit of him.
"Four-star linebacker recruit Kenneth Simon II, who was pursued by Georgia, flipped from Alabama to Tennessee football
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 12:01 PMFour-star Georgia LB target flips from Alabama to father's school
Four-star linebacker recruit Kenneth Simon II, who was pursued by Georgia, flipped from Alabama to Tennessee football
- Yahoo SportsJun 13, 2026, 4:20 PMTennessee football flips commitment of 4-star Kenneth Simon II from Alabama
Brentwood Academy's four-star LB Kenneth Simon II is making waves after flipping his commitment on June 13.
- Yahoo SportsJun 13, 2026, 3:54 PMTennessee legacy Kenneth Simon II flips his commitment from Alabama to the Vols
Kenneth Simon II is coming home. The four-star linebacker from Nashville (Tenn.) Brentwood Academy flipped his commitment from Alabama to Tennessee on Saturday, giving Josh Heupel and the Vols a major in-state recruiting win and adding the No. 138 prospect in the Rivals Industry Ranking to the class. For Simon, whose family ties to Tennessee […]
- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 5:35 PMTennessee lost Vols legacy recruit Kenneth Simon II to Alabama earlier this spring, but there's a new development in his recruitment
2027 four-star linebacker Kenneth Simon II, the son of a former Vols linebacker, committed to Alabama earlier this spring. Tennessee, however, isn't giving up in their pursuit of him.
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