Tennessee continues pursuit of Kenneth Simon II despite Alabama commitment
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 5:35 PM
Last updated Jun 12, 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.
- 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
"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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