About KJ
2026 early enrollee at the University of Tennessee. Safety. No. 40.
Kenyon “KJ” McClain
Kenyon “KJ” McClain is a three-star safety from Rahway, New Jersey, and a 2026 early enrollee at Tennessee. 247Sports ranked him the No. 10 prospect in New Jersey, Rivals No. 11 and ESPN No. 13.
His high school, St. Joseph Regional in Montvale, won the 2025 NJSIAA Non-Public A Championship against powerhouse Don Bosco Prep.
Off the field, KJ is committed to improving his community through Everyday Legends, his family’s foundation, and he’s excited to start his own Everyday Legends initiatives in his communities. He’s also a gamer, enjoys art and likes hanging out with his friends and brothers.
- Position
- Safety (DB)
- Height / Weight
- 6-0 · 190
- Hometown
- Rahway, New Jersey
- High school
- St. Joseph Regional, Montvale, NJ
- College
- Tennessee · 2026 early enrollee
Ranked among New Jersey’s best
The path
- Where it started
Rahway, NJ
KJ grew up in Rahway, New Jersey.
- High school
St. Joseph Regional
A three-star safety at St. Joseph Regional in Montvale.
- June 12, 2025
Commits to Tennessee
Picked the Vols over Texas A&M, West Virginia, Michigan State, Rutgers and Boston College.
- 2025 season
State champions
St. Joseph Regional won the NJSIAA Non-Public A title over Don Bosco Prep.
- Signing day
Signs with Tennessee
Made it official with the Volunteers.
- 2026
Early enrollee
On campus early at the University of Tennessee.
Family first
The McClain family
KJ’s brother, Jaylen McClain, plays safety at Ohio State. Their brother Cam is a junior defensive end at Seton Hall Prep.
The family’s foundation, Everyday Legends, honors students, coaches and mentors in their own communities.
