Recruiting momentum can change quickly in college football, but sometimes a program positions itself perfectly at the right moment. That appears to be what Alabama has done with four-star linebacker Kenneth Simon II. The Brentwood, Tennessee, native is set to announce his commitment Monday, and the battle has evolved into one of the more fascinating recruiting showdowns in the 2027 cycle. Simon is ranked as the No. 7 linebacker in the country and the No. 131 overall player nationally, making him one of the top defensive prospects available. Programs across the country pushed hard for him. Notre Dame, Florida, Indiana and Michigan all made efforts to land Simon. Georgia and Ole Miss remain involved as well. However, this recruitment has increasingly felt like a two-team battle between Alabama and Tennessee. Right now, Alabama appears to have the momentum. Brentwood Academy's Kenneth Simon (10) gets in position.…