Michigan lands a commitment from Rivals No. 1 RB in 5-star Savion Hiter

Michigan landed a commitment from its top target in the 2026 cycle on Tuesday morning when Mineral Valley (Va.) Louisa County five-star running back Savion Hiter announced his pledge to Sherrone Moore and the Wolverines during a live ceremony broadcasted on the Rivals YouTube Channel.

The 5-foot-11 1/2, 200-pound Hiter chose the Maize and Blue over his other finalists in Tennessee, Georgia and Ohio State.

“Michigan has a lot of tradition and history of winning, and the running backs run similar plays to what I’m used to so I could definitely see myself in that offense,” Hiter has said in the past.

Tabbed by the Rivals Industry as the nation’s No. 8 prospect regardless of position, Hiter adds to a Michigan class that Rivals previously ranked No. 11 nationally. He is the jewel alongside five-star edge Carter Meadows, defensive lineman Titan Davis and receiver Travis Johnson.

Hiter was recruited to Michigan by future position coach Tony Alford. Moore was heavily involved as well.

“Coach Alford he’s a great coach,” Hiter has said. “He knows how to coach em right. He has a great relationship with all his running backs. (Alford) knows how to coach em up.

“(Coach Moore) has plenty of great years to come.

“The whole staff makes it feel like home every time I’m there.”

Scouting new Michigan commit Savion Hiter

Hiter is the most explosive offensive prospect in the 2026 class and Rivals Director of Scouting Charles Power loves the pickup for the Wolverines.

“Gifted runner with an advanced blend of athleticism, fluidity, and instincts as a high school underclassman. Physically developed, measuring in at over 5-foot-11 and around 200 pounds prior to his senior season. Registers as a strong athlete, running an 11.11 second mark in the 100-meters as a freshman. Also jumped close to 45 feet in the triple jump – an outstanding mark. 

“Turned multiple dominant seasons as a high school underclassman, including a 1,698-yard, 26-touchdown junior campaign that saw him run for 10.8 yards per carry. Looks to be a natural runner. An extremely fluid and smooth mover who changes directions effortlessly. Shows excellent acceleration. Cuts on a dime and makes defenders miss in space. Runs with pace and instincts. A strong tackle-breaker who runs through contact due to a strong leg drive.”

Hiter is a plug and play player for Michigan once he arrives in Ann Arbor. 

“A phenomenal high school football player who also makes big plays on defense,” Power added. “Has the potential and upside to be one of the best running back prospects in several cycles.”