KJ McClain
Freshman defensive back on Tennessee's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′0″ · 188 lb · Rahway, NJ · St. Joseph Regional
Recruiting
S recruit
No. 833 nationally · Signed with Tennessee
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 defensive back on Tennessee's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Tennessee in 2026.
KJ McClain
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with Tennessee3-star out of St. Joseph Regional
Career arc
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Josh Heupel
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive back for Tennessee -- now projected as a quality contributor in the secondary.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Grades highest in speed and zone coverage.
Tennessee has produced 4 All-Conference defensive backs. 6 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2018. Colton Hood went on to the NFL out of this room (2026).
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Tennessee
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive back · Tennessee
Returning around him
- 5 Tennessee players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -8 net (21 in / 29 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Tennessee · Last season: 8-5 (AP #18) · Talent rank #13 · 2026 recruiting class #8
Background
HIGH SCHOOL & PERSONAL Talented three-star defensive back out of New Jersey who is expected to play safety at the next level … Rated the No. 13 prospect in his state by 247Sports, No. 13 by ESPN and No. 26 by Rivals … Considered No. 74 at his position in the Rivals Industry Ranking … Spent his fi...
The secondary · Tennessee
- #15Edrees Farooq76 tackles · 2025
- #42DJ Burks73 tackles · 2025
- #1TJ Metcalf58 tackles · 2025
- #4Ty Redmond43 tackles · 2025
- #40KJ McClainno box-score line yet
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