More good news could be on the horizon for Kalen DeBoer and Alabama on the recruiting trail.
After landing a commitment from 5-star QB Elijah Haven last Saturday, the Crimson Tide appears to be closing in on a 4-star LB and Tennessee legacy recruit.
Brentwood Academy's Kenneth Simon II, the No. 6 overall prospect in the state of Tennessee in the 2027 class, picked up some expert predictions earlier this week to ultimately land at Alabama. And it sounds like that's going to happen sooner rather than later.
On Thursday night, Hayes Fawcett revealed that Simon would make his choice on May 11th:
NEWS: Four-Star LB Kenneth Simon II will announce his commitment May 11th, he tells me for @Rivals⁰⁰The 6’2 210 LB from Brentwood, TN will choose between Alabama, Georgia, Ole Miss, and Tennesseehttps://t.co/4NMUEyG6Jl pic.twitter.com/XHKmIoEoB1
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) April 30, 2026
Kenneth Simon II to announce his commitment on May 11th
His top four is slightly different from what it was originally, with Kirby Smart and Georgia replacing Texas A&M as the Bulldogs made up some late ground.
This recruitment has always felt more like an Alabama vs. Tennessee battle. Most pundits believed the Vols would ultimately win out due to Simon's family connection in Knoxville.
His father, Kevin Simon, played for Tennessee from 2001-05 and was a two-time All-SEC performer. It was an uphill battle for Alabama in this recruitment, but it appears that DeBoer has made that climb.
A lot can change between now and next Monday, but Alabama is in a position to close out this recruitment and land a key commitment for its 2027 class.
Simon has the frame (6-foot-2, 210 pounds) and athleticism that Kane Wommack covets for a linebacker in his system. His tape and sideline-to-sideline speed, to go along with his advanced coverage skills, are reminiscent of Justin Jefferson, who was a highly productive player for two seasons with Wommack in Tuscaloosa.
Simon is a former safety who transitioned to linebacker and will need to add some weight before he's ready to see the field, but that won't be a concern as soon as he ends up in a college strength and conditioning program.
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