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Tennessee Lands Four-Star LB Kenneth Simon II
16 Jun
Summary
- Four-star linebacker Kenneth Simon II flipped his commitment to Tennessee.
- Simon II is the son of former Tennessee linebacker Kevin Simon.
- He is the No. 133 prospect and No. 7 linebacker in the nation.
Four-star linebacker Kenneth Simon II, a highly-touted prospect from the class of 2027, has changed his commitment from the Alabama Crimson Tide to the Tennessee Volunteers. This significant flip occurred recently, marking a shift in his collegiate football aspirations.
Simon II, standing at 6-foot-2 and weighing 190 pounds, plays high school football at Brentwood Academy in Brentwood, Tennessee. He is recognized as the No. 133 overall prospect and the seventh-best linebacker in the country. His commitment to Tennessee allows him to continue his football career in his home state.
His father, Kevin Simon, is a former Tennessee linebacker and a two-time All-SEC selection, who now serves as the director of player development for the Volunteers. Kenneth Simon II's decision to commit to Tennessee aligns with his father's collegiate choice from 2002.
The Tennessee Volunteers' recruiting class currently ranks No. 39 nationally with 15 recruits. Georgia, meanwhile, holds the No. 14 recruiting class, having already secured commitments from two highly-ranked linebackers.
