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Social media explodes following Michigan landing 5-star RB Savion Hiter

Originally posted on Michigan Wolverines on SI
By Trent Knoop | Last updated Aug 19, 2025 11:29 AM ET

Michigan added the big fish to its 2026 recruiting class on Tuesday. Five-star, and the top-ranked RB, Savion Hiter announced he would be attending the University of Michigan next season. The Minereal (VA) prospect picked the Wolverines over Ohio State, Tennessee, and Georgia.

The 5-foot-11, 200-pound back is considered the No. 9 recruit in the nation, along with being the top back, per 247Sports' Composite. After Michigan struck out with several RBs this cycle -- this was a much-needed win for Sherrone Moore and Co. Hiter will now join the Michigan class, along with three-star RB Jonathan Brown.

Hiter is now the second five-star talent to join Michigan in the '26 cycle. Edge Carter Meadows committed to the Wolverines back on June 29. Meadows is the 29th-best prospect in the class and the No. 5 edge.

Following Hiter's commitment, social media went nuts. Here are some of the best reactions we could find.

YES SIR!!!! #GoBlue
— Michigan Football (@UMichFootball) August 19, 2025

BREAKING: Five-Star RB Savion Hiter has Committed to Michigan!

The 5’11 205 RB from Mineral, VA chose the Wolverines over Tennessee, Ohio State, & Georgia

He’s ranked as the No. 1 RB in the ‘26 Class (per Rivals) https://t.co/xTZSfuJReN pic.twitter.com/iOivfGTJMT
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) August 19, 2025

BOOM! #Michigan lands the big fish, 5-star RB Savion Hiter. pic.twitter.com/R3TkbAn0Ai
— Trent Knoop (@TrentKnoop) August 19, 2025

BREAKING: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ RB Savion Hiter (@5starsavi) has committed to Michigan.

The Louisa County (VA) product is ranked the No. 17 player nationally and the No. 1 running back in the Class of 2026, per 247Sports.

Hiter chose the Wolverines over several national powers.#GoBlue |… pic.twitter.com/wDhcF0oJfu
— BluePrintJay (@BluePrintJay) August 19, 2025

〽️ichigan
〽️an

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— Sam Popper (@SamPopper_) August 19, 2025

Breaking: Savion Hiter (@5starsavi), regarded by many as the No. 1-rated RB in the Class of 2026, has committed to the University of Michigan, per his advisor @coachmccannert. pic.twitter.com/WoGn8Xx3Ab
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 19, 2025

It's gonna be Michigan again, Michigan pic.twitter.com/YfoDGl03vH
— Clayton Sayfie (@CSayf23) August 19, 2025

LET’S GO〽️〽️〽️ https://t.co/PEd5NqJTIb
— Champions Circle (@ChampCircleUofM) August 19, 2025

BREAKING: Rivals No. 1 RB Savion Hiter commits to Michigan. He was the top overall target in the 2026 cycle for head coach Sherrone Moore and his staff. The most explosive prospect in the 2026 class he's an instant impact talent for the Maize and Blue. Story:… pic.twitter.com/XAzo6oNUsz
— Steve Wiltfong (@SWiltfong_) August 19, 2025