Michigan has gone to Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Massachusetts, Missouri, Montana, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia and Washington D.C., for commitments so far this recruiting cycle.

The elite 2026 running back recruit and he had a chance to choose to play his college ball just about anywhere in the country.

It’s exciting news, as Rivals Industry Rankings place Hiter as a five-star recruit, the No. 1 running back, the No. 1 player in Virginia and the No. 8 player in the nation. Last season for Louisa County High School, he racked up 1,698 rushing yards and 26 touchdowns.

Despite predictions of collapse amid NCAA turmoil, Michigan has reasserted itself as a recruiting powerhouse and national title contender under Sherrone Moore.

Notre Dame recruited 2026 four-star DL Alister Vallejo hard, but the Wolverines ended up winning the battle. Now, Vallejo is unpacking his decision to commit to Michigan and discussing how other schoo

The excitement is building as the Ohio State Buckeyes are getting close to kicking off the college football season, but the team was dealt a blow by their rival on Tuesday. Ohio State had been competing to land the No. 1 ranked running back in the 2026 recruiting class.

Rivals released its first class of 2028 Top 100 Monday afternoon and, even though that cycle is just getting started, a few familiar names still stood out from the list. Two in-state prospects who already hold Michigan offers made the Top 30.