Class of 2026 running back Savion Hiter is set to announce his commitment decision on Tuesday, Aug. 19. Hiter is the highest-rated uncommitted prospect in the class and has had a very highly talked about recruitment despite keeping his cards close to his chest for much of it.
Rivals’ Industry Rankings have Hiter as a five-star prospect and the No. 8 overall player in the nation. He’s also the top-ranked player from the state of Virginia, based out of Louisa County High School in Mineral, VA.
Hiter’s recruitment will come down to Georgia, Michigan, Ohio State, and Tennessee, though the Wolverines and Volunteers appear to be the finalists in the race.
Hiter will announce his decision on Tuesday in front of his classmates and teammates at Louisa County. College football fans will be able to watch his commitment live via a stream on his Instagram account.
- WHEN: Tuesday, Aug. 19
- WHERE: Louisa County High School
- STREAM: Savion Hiter’s IG Account (@Sav5.k)/Rivals YouTube Channel
- TIME: 11:15 a.m. ET
BREAKING: Savion Hiter will announce his college commitment on August 19th, he tells ESPN @5starsavi
The No. 24 overall prospect in the ESPN 300 and No. 2 RB in the nation will choose between Georgia, Michigan, Ohio State, and Tennessee.
Stay tuned 👀 pic.twitter.com/QNYF2hYywv
— Billy Tucker (@TheUCReport) July 25, 2025
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Reported Savion Hiter Intel
On3 Sports’ Steve Wiltfong believes that Michigan’s longtime communication with Hiter has the Wolverines in the lead.
“I’d lean Michigan going into the announcement,” Wiltfong wrote for On3 Sports on Thursday. “At the Under Armour All-America Game in Orlando, Hiter said Michigan was setting the pace. I’m not sure they’ve ever left the top of the list.”
That being said, Tennessee has emerged into a strong position since it ramped up its recruitment for Hiter at the end of last fall. Wiltfong’s communication with Hiter shows that the five-star running back has kept a close eye on Tennessee’s running backs and believes that he can see himself working in Josh Heupel’s offense.
Tennessee has produced two running back NFL draft picks in the last two years with Jaylen Wright (Miami Dolphins) and Dylan Sampson (Cleveland Browns). Sampson, who set multiple all-time Tennessee records during his final season at UT, was named the SEC Offensive Player of the Year in 2024.
Five-Star RB Savion Hiter
Hiter is the No. 1 rated running back in the class for a reason. He checks all the boxes of being an impact player at the highest levels of college football, possessing an array of tools in his skill set. The 5-foot-11.5, 200-pound prospect is also gifted at track and field, with strong showings in the 100-meter and the triple jump.
“An extremely fluid and smooth mover who changes directions effortlessly,” On3’s Charles Power wrote in a scouting summary. “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. A phenomenal high school football player who also makes big plays on defense. Has the potential and upside to be one of the best running back prospects in several cycles.”
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