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5-star running back, Tennessee target Savion Hiter sets commitment date

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Savion Hiter

Five-star running back and Tennessee target Savion Hiter has set a commitment date for August 19. Hiter will be picking between the Vols, Michigan, Ohio State and Georgia.

The 5-foot-11.5, 200-pound Hiter, out of Louisa County High School in Mineral, Va., is the No. 8 overall player in the Rivals Industry Ranking for the 2026 class. He’s the No. 1 running back in the country and the No. 1 overall player in the state of Virginia. 

All four of Hiter’s finalists got an official visit this summer. He was at Tennessee on June 20, after trips to Michigan on June 13, Georgia on June 6 and Ohio State on May 30.

He also took unofficial visits to Tennessee last April, last November and in July 2023. 

Rivals Scouting Report: 5-star RB Savion Hiter

Charles Power, Rivals Director of Scouting and Rankings: “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.”

A closer look at Tennessee’s 2026 recruiting class

Tennessee currently has 21 commitments in its 2026 recruiting class, with one five-star in quarterback Faizon Brandon, along with 10 four-stars and 10 three-stars. 

The class is ranked No. 15 nationally and No. 7 in the SEC, with a 90.10 class score. 

Brandon headlines the class as the No. 11 overall player in the country in the Rivals Industry Ranking. He’s the No. 3 quarterback in the class and the No. 1 prospect in the state of North Carolina. 

The list of four-star prospects is led by top-100 prospects in linebacker Brayden Rouse, linebacker TJ White and wide receiver Tyreek King.

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