Michigan landed a commitment from its top target in the 2026 cycle on Tuesday morning when Mineral Valley (Va.) Louisa County five-star running back Savion Hiter announced his pledge to Sherrone Moore and the Wolverines during a live ceremony broadcasted on the Rivals YouTube Channel.

Five-star running back Savion Hiter committed to Michigan on Tuesday during a ceremony hosted at Mineral, Virginia's Louisa County High School. Hiter, the top running back prospect in the class of 2026, chose the Wolverines over an impressive list of suitors including Tennessee, Georgia and Ohio State .

The No. 9 overall prospect chose the Wolverines over Tennessee, Ohio State and Georgia, becoming Michigan's highest-ranked commit in the current recruiting cycle.