Tennessee flips linebacker Kenneth Simon II from Alabama commitment
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 7:06 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
On June 13, 2026, linebacker Kenneth Simon II announced his commitment to Tennessee after originally committing to Alabama. This follows a tumultuous offseason for Tennessee, where head coach Josh Heupel made several strategic hires and faced challenges in recruiting key players. Despite setbacks, including missing out on a premier transfer quarterback and losing other recruits to rival programs, landing Simon is viewed positively for the Vols and their coaching staff. The recruitment shift reflects Tennessee's continuous efforts to strengthen its program. Simon is ranked as the No. 9 linebacker in the nation according to 247Sports.
- •Kenneth Simon II flips from Alabama to Tennessee commitment
- •Heupel faced recruiting challenges this offseason
- •Tennessee hired strength coach Derek Owings and coordinator Jim Knowles
- •Simon ranks as the No. 9 linebacker nationally according to 247Sports
- •Vols previously missed out on several top recruits this year
- 7:06 PMYahoo Sports — Tennessee's latest showdown with Alabama tells Vols fans a lot about Josh Heupel after a lot of noise this offseason
"It's been a strange offseason for Josh Heupel and the Tennessee Vols. The program has made progress in a few key areas, but several things haven't gone Tennessee's way either.
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