Tennessee Vols 5-star recruiting target Savion Hiter will reportedly have a different approach at his commitment ceremony

2026 five-star running back Savion Hiter, one of the Tennessee Vols' top remaining recruiting targets, will announce his commitment on August 19.

Hiter, 5-foot-11/200 lbs from Mineral, VA, is rated in 247Sports' composite rankings as the No. 1 running back in the nation and the No. 9 overall player in the 2026 recruiting class.

The Michigan Wolverines are viewed as the Vols' top competition in the battle for Hiter (the Georgia Bulldogs and the Ohio State Buckeyes are also in the mix).

On3's Steve Wiltfong, in fact, said on Friday that he'd "lean" toward Michigan being the pick for Hiter.

"I’d lean Michigan going into the announcement," wrote Wiltfong. "At the Under Armour All-America Game in Orlando, Hiter said Michigan was setting the pace. I’m not sure they’ve ever left the top of the list."

Savion Hiter has a unique plan for his commitment announcement

Fans shouldn't expect any juicy quotes after Hiter announces his commitment.

That's because Hiter, according to 247Sports, will only be answering pre-screened questions after his announcement, which is much different than how most commitment ceremonies are handled.

"In speaking with a Louisa County official, it will be a controlled environment in which reporters will not be able to directly ask Hiter questions," noted 247Sports' Brian Dohn. "Instead, reporters are being told to submit their questions in advance. Those questions will be vetted and a Louisa County administrator will read selected questions to Hiter, who will then provide his answers. There will also be no interviews on the side after the formal announcement is finished, a Louisa County official said."

Hiter's decision is expected to come down to Tennessee or Michigan.