Field Level Media
20 Aug 2025, 00:25 GMT+10
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Michigan landed the No. 2 running back recruit for the 2026 class when Savion Hiter committed to the Wolverines, ESPN reported Tuesday.
In his junior season at Virginia's Louisa County High School in 2024, Hiter rushed for 1,698 yards on 156 carries with 26 rushing touchdowns.
Hiter is a five-star recruit ranked No. 9 in the country, No. 1 at running back and No. 1 in Virginia, according to the 247Sports composite rankings. The senior from Mineral, Va., chose Michigan over finalists Georgia, Ohio State and Tennessee.
The boost for the Michigan backfield comes a week after the Wolverines' program was fined upward of $25 million by the NCAA for an advanced-scouting sign-stealing scheme dating back to the 2021-23 seasons.
Michigan also received a 2026 commitment from highly regarded quarterback Brady Smigiel in April. Smigiel is the No. 44-ranked player in the ESPN 300, while Hiter is ranked No. 24 overall.
--Field Level Media
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