2026 defensive back commits to Tennessee football over Big Ten school
Tennessee received a football commitment for its 2026 recruiting class. Three-star defensive back KJ McClain committed to the Vols over Michigan State.
The 5-foot-11, 165-pound prospect is from St. Joseph Regional High School in Montvale, New Jersey. 247Sports ranks McClain as the No. 47 safety in 2026 and No. 10 player in New Jersey.
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Tennessee offered McClain a scholarship Dec. 12, 2024. He unofficially visited Tennessee for a practice on March 29 and officially visited the Vols on June 6. According to 247Sports, McClain is scheduled to officially visit Michigan State on Friday. He was offered a scholarship from the Spartans on Feb. 10.
Tennessee has nine commitments in its 2026 football recruiting class. The other eight commitments include: quarterback Faizon Brandon, wide receiver Tyreek King, tight end Carson Sneed, offensive lineman Gabriel Osenda, wide receiver Tyran Evans, linebacker Braylon Outlaw, defensive lineman C.J. Edwards and defensive lineman Zach Groves.
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