5-star RB Savion Hiter sets commitment date

Commitment time is coming for Mineral (Va.) Louisa County five-star running back Savion Hiter.

Long considered the nation’s top RB in the 2026 cycle, Hiter has zeroed in on an Aug. 19 decision date.

The four finalists remain the same: Georgia, Michigan, Ohio State and Tennessee.

Hiter is the No. 8 overall prospect in the 2026 cycle, according to the Rivals Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all major recruiting media companies. He’s also the top-ranked prospect in Virginia.

Hiter has previously hinted at locking in a commitment date this summer as the four heavyweight programs have continued to wrangle for position. Each finalist got a June official visit and have continued to make their respective moves in his process.

Rivals national insiders have pegged Michigan and Tennessee at the top of Hiter’s recruitment this summer, with Ohio State and Georgia behind. Hiter has kept his cards close to the chest this year, though.

Soon enough, Hiter will announce his decision as one of the biggest remaining dominoes left standing in the 2026 cycle.

Savion Hiter Scouting Summary

Rivals’ Scouting and Rankings team previously wrote this of Hiter as a prospect:

“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. 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.”