Michigan's 5-star Target Savion Hiter’s Recruitment Takes Dramatic Turn as Josh Heupel’s Tennessee Crashes Final 4

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—But Hiter is a game-changer. He’s the type of player who can take a program from good to great. Michigan may be in the lead right now, but as they say, it's not over until it's over. There's still a long way to national signing day.

Which four schools are still competing?

Now, it's a full-court push for these programs to land the future star.

The Volunteers have dominated the Final 4. Significantly, none of these programs have secured a running back commitment for the 2026 class, leaving Hiter as the centerpiece of their backfield plans. However, here's why the Volunteers stand out. Currently, the Volunteers lead all four contenders in On3's recruiting team rankings, ranking at No. 6. With the way Heupel is building this 2026 class, the Volunteers may be the ideal destination for Hiter.

” Hiter stated.

So, the Wolverines are still very much in the competition. But here's where things get interesting—his connection to Tennessee might be more significant than initially thought.

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As his recruitment process is nearing its end, that connection could be key.

He stated. With long-standing relationships and trust in the staff, the Vols have positioned themselves as a serious contender in his recruitment.

Nothing is certain right now. Considering his overall ranking, who wouldn't want to sign this top-ranked running back? Hiter is currently ranked as the 20th-best prospect, according to On3. At this point, Michigan isn't giving up on its pursuit. They'll do everything possible to land him. We'll have to wait and see how this situation develops.

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