Michigan football lands top overall 2026 target, 5-star RB Savion Hiter

USA Today

5 hours ago

There has been but one prospect in 2026 that Michigan football covets more than all of the rest, one who the Wolverines have gone all in on. And though it looked like a slam dunk that the maize and blue would land him, another school came calling while Michigan was silent. And with that, it was a two-team race.
That prospect is 2026 Mineral (Va.) Louisa County five-star running back Savion Hiter, who the Wolverines have made more than a priority for over a year. His relationship with RB coach Tony Alford, going back to Alford's time with Ohio State, being key, Michigan has been in pole position all along. But Tennessee surged in a big way, and despite it being a four-team race, only two teams have been truly battling it out.
On Tuesday, Hiter finally made his decision. As the Wolverines held their breath, it ended up being good news, as the five-star chose to play in Ann Arbor.
Hiter is the second five-star to join the class (edge rusher Carter Meadows being the other) and is now the highest-rated commit for Michigan in 2026. He is the 22nd commit in the class and is ranked No. 9 overall, according to the 247Sports Composite.
Here is his scouting report:
Juiced-up running back with star potential for a College Football Playoff contender given the mix of his burst, power, agility, balance and vision. Has dominated the combine setting (1.52 10-yard split, 4.12 shuttle, 36-inch vertical jump) and is equipped with ready-to-play mass as he's already tipping the scales at 200 pounds. Effective as both an inside and outside runner as he's quick to chart a course and charge forward. Fast feet allow him to side-step trouble as he frequently dances around would-be tacklers in the backfield and turns negative plays into positive plays. Core strength and a lower pad level routinely negate arm tackles while full-speed cuts make it even harder for defenders to get him on the ground, especially when he breaks through the first wave of obstacles. Hasn't caught a ton of passes at the prep level, but has proven to be a tricky cover at offseason camps and looks to have true three-down potential as his physicality will only continue to give him an advantage in pass protection. Overall, should be viewed as a gifted ball carrier that can be a multi-year impact player on Saturdays and provide valuable minutes as early as Year 1. Must avoid setbacks and remain hungry, but profiles as a future NFL Draft pick with his size, testing and feel for the position.
And here is the class now with Hiter in the fold:
All rankings by the 247Sports Composite
Hiter chose the maize and blue over Tennessee, Ohio State, and Georgia. He's the highest-rated running back to come to Ann Arbor -- perhaps ever.