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Tennessee Volunteers, class of 2026. A defensive back who brought a state title from New Jersey to the SEC.

KJ McClain in his Tennessee No. 40 uniform, holding a football

2024 junior season

45Tackles
2Tackles for loss
3Pass breakups
2Forced fumbles
1Fumble recovery

St. Joseph Regional, 2024. Source: Rivals.

KJ McClain holding up his gloves at MetLife Stadium after the state championship game
St. Joseph Regional

2025 · NJSIAA Non-Public A

State champions

KJ’s senior year ended with a title: St. Joseph Regional beat powerhouse Don Bosco Prep for the 2025 NJSIAA Non-Public A Championship.

The recruitment

A three-star safety, KJ was ranked in New Jersey’s top 13 by 247Sports (No. 10), Rivals (No. 11) and ESPN (No. 13).

He committed to Tennessee on June 12, 2025, after his official visit.

40Chose Tennessee over
SEC
Texas A&M
Big 12
West Virginia
Big Ten
Michigan State · Rutgers
ACC
Boston College
KJ McClain with a Tennessee coach on his official visit

RockyTop Insider · Highlights

Watch highlights from Tennessee’s newest 2026 addition

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See him play

RockyTop Insider’s highlight reel of KJ at St. Joseph Regional, posted the day he committed.

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