Tennessee secures commitment from linebacker Kenneth Simon, son of Kevin Simon

Tennessee has gained a commitment from 4-star linebacker Kenneth Simon, who flipped from Alabama, where he had been pledged since May 11. Simon, a legacy recruit as the son of former Volunteer linebacker Kevin Simon, helped drive the decision to commit to Tennessee. The Brentwood Academy standout is ranked 144th nationally for 2027 and becomes the Volunteers' second highest ranked commitment of the cycle. Tennessee now has 14 commitments as the team ramps up recruitment efforts ahead of official visits.

• 4:16 PMYahoo Sports — Tennessee flips legacy linebacker Kenneth Simon from Alabama