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2026 defensive back commits to Tennessee football over Big Ten school
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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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