KJ McClain
KJ McClain is a three-star recruit from Rahway, NJ, out of St. Joseph Regional (No. 833 in the 2026 class) who has not played in Tennessee's 8 games this season.
Where McClain comes from
- Rahway, NJ
- St. Joseph Regional
- St. Joseph Regional is about 650 miles from Neyland Stadium
- Three-star, No. 833 in the 2026 class.
Where McClain fits
Tennessee lists 22 defensive backs this season.
Tennessee defensive backs with a game this season
Tennessee is 6-2, No. 16 in the AP poll (week 10). Next: vs Kentucky, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
From St. Joseph Regional
Also from Rahway, NJ
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Josh Heupel
Pass share
37.5%
207 pass / 345 run
Plays / game
69.0
8 games
Team sack rate
9.1%
242 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-heavy.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive back for Tennessee -- now projected as a quality contributor in the secondary.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
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).
Joined Tennessee in 2026
- 2026 Tennessee HeupelYear 1 · Games –
- High school St. Joseph RegionalMontvale, NJ · Class of 2026Three-star, No. 833 in the 2026 class. Signed with Tennessee.Also from St. Joseph Regional: Jahmir Joseph (Penn State), Yasin Willis (Kansas), John Forster (Illinois) and 3 more.
2026
- Signed with TennesseeThree-star, out of St. Joseph Regional