Tennessee Volunteers' linebacker commit Kenneth Simon II is by far one of the more gifted defensive players in the class. He was just one of the three commits in the class of 2027 during the Brentwood Academy vs. Baylor High School game on Thursday.Following the contest, the extremely talented four-star linebacker caught up with Vols On SI to provide some key updates.Kenneth Simon II "at Peace" With His CommitmentBrentwood Academy linebacker Kenneth Simon II, a Dandy Dozen selection for the 2026 TSSAA football season, poses for a portrait, Thursday, June 18, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect"Yeah, I am definitely at peace with it. I am shutdown, I don't talk to any other schools. I am at peace with it, and I know I have fun being able to go play the game I love," Simon II said when speaking to Vols On SI following the Baylor vs. Brentwood Academy game.Kenneth Simon II Complements David Gabriel-Georges Following In-State BattleBrentwood Academy's Kenneth Simon II (10) stops Baylor's David Gabriel Georges (0) during the first half at Baylor in Chattanooga, Tenn., Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters ConnectThe talented prospect was able to play against some of the best players in the country. This includes David Gabriel-Georges, whom he spoke about in particular."Yeah, I mean, my goal is always to compete against the best people in the country, and you see it from how he plays. He is legit. He is one of the best to probably play high school football, but he is legit, so it is fun to go against him, and just go show both of our talents on the field," Simon II said. Kenneth Simon II Talks Brotherhood With Kesean BowmanBrentwood Academy’s Kesean Bowman stands for a photo during the Tennessee Titans high school football media day Nissan Stadium in Nashville on Monday, July, 13, 2026. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters ConnectSimon II is teammates with a fellow Tennessee commit. That commit is Kesean Bowman, who is becoming a top player in the state of Tennessee, and especially at the wide receiver position. Simon II would detail how he is friends with Bowman, and he is looking forward to being teammates with Bowman moving forward."Kesean (Bowman) used to live in Knoxville for two years, and that is where I was originally from. He was at (Knoxville) Catholic, so, we already know each other from living back at home. So, when I came down here I was able to be with one of my friends. It's good knowing that I will be able to go there and not have too much of a change, but just gong and competing, while being able to be successful in life with one of my bestfriends," Simon II said.He would then quickly detail how he is excited."Yeah, definitely excited. That's my brother. I have spent most of my time with him on a weekly basis, so nothing is going to change," Simon II said.Kenneth Simon II Talks Upcoming VisitsBrentwood Academy’s Kenneth Simon stands for a photo during the Tennessee Titans high school football media day Nissan Stadium in Nashville on Monday, July, 13, 2026. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters ConnectNext, Simon II would detail some good news for Tennessee football fans. That, of course, is that he has plenty of visit opportunities."I plan to be there every game, as much as I can. I am going to try to make it to every game, because it's not too far," Simon II said.Kenneth Simon II Talks Building His Own Legacy, But Building on His Father's Legacy As WellKevin Simon, Tennessee player development, during the first day of Tennessee Vols football practice at Haslam Field in Knoxville, Tennessee on Friday, August 2, 2019.