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Five-star RB Savion Hiter to Michigan: Bryce Underwood, rest of social media world react

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Michigan Wolverines football head coach Sherrone Moore led his team to three-straight victories to end the 2024 season on a high note. (Photo by Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images)
Michigan Wolverines football head coach Sherrone Moore led his team to three-straight victories to end the 2024 season on a high note. (Photo by Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images)

Michigan Wolverines football saw 2026 Mineral (Va.) Louisa County five-star running back Savion Hiter make his commitment for the Maize and Blue over Tennessee, Ohio State, Georgia and others Tuesday morning, setting social media ablaze.

The 5-foot-11.5, 200-pound Hiter is the No. 8 overall recruit and No. 1 running back in the 2026 class, according to the Rivals Industry Ranking.

Here’s a look at how social media reacted to the news.

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Social media reacts to Michigan landing Savion Hiter

The official Michigan football account can’t name names, but the Wolverines shared their excitement for adding Hiter into the fold soon after he committed.

Hiter gives a message for Michigan fans.

The moment that Hiter became a Michigan Wolverine.

Michigan freshman quarterback Bryce Underwood — the No. 1 overall recruit in the 2025 class — is celebrating his 18th birthday Tuesday, and considers the Hiter commitment a present. The two will pair together in the Wolverine backfield for at least two seasons starting in 2026.

Hiter and his family had an emotional moment following his commitment.

Hiter crowd surfed with his high school teammates.

Michigan is one of seven schools that hold multiple commitments from five-star recruits in 2026, joining Alabama, Oregon, Texas, Georgia, Southern California and LSU.

Michigan alum and Barstool Sports president Dave Portnoy — also known as ‘El Presidente’ — is fired up about the pledge.

A look at the success of head coach Sherrone Moore on the recruiting trail.

Rivals analyst Steve Wiltfong believes the Wolverines “just landed the most explosive, dynamic offensive player in the country.”

A Tennessee blog had an upset reaction to Hiter spurning the Volunteers for Michigan.

A ridiculous touchdown run by Hiter.

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This recruitment was widely considered a Michigan vs. Tennessee battle down the stretch. While the Volunteers made a big run, Michigan was a constant throughout the process and was able to seal the deal when it mattered most.

“They are a big program for running the ball,” Hiter told The Wolverine earlier this offseason. “You saw it this year. They have a history of great running backs coming out of there like Blake Corum, who is from Virginia. I could see myself running in a Michigan jersey.”

Michigan running backs coach Tony Alford recruited Hiter dating back to his time at Ohio State. Alford played a crucial role in winning Hiter over.

“Coach Alford is a funny dude,” Hiter said. “But he’s also straight up with me. He tells me what I have to hear and not what I want to hear. He doesn’t BS with me.”