Tennessee is closing in on a commitment for its 2026 football recruiting class.
Five-star running back Savion Hiter will announce his commitment on Aug. 19, according to Hayes Fawcett of On3 and Rivals.
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Tennessee, Michigan, Ohio State and Georgia are his final schools.
The 5-foot-11, 200-pound prospect is from Louisa County High School in Mineral, Virginia. 247Sports ranks Hiter as the top running back in the class and in Virginia.
Tennessee offered him a scholarship on March 9, 2023. Hiter unofficially visited the Vols for the 2024 Tennessee-Kentucky game. He officially visited Tennessee on June 20.
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The Vols have 21 commitments in their 2026 football recruiting class: quarterback Faizon Brandon, wide receiver Tyreek King, tight end Carson Sneed, offensive lineman Gabriel Osenda, linebacker Braylon Outlaw, defensive lineman CJ Edwards, defensive lineman Zach Groves, safety KJ McClain, safety Luke Thompson, defensive end Kedric Golston II, offensive lineman Edward Baker, wide receiver Zaydyn Anderson, quarterback Legend Bey, defensive lineman Dereon Albert, linebacker TJ White, cornerback Jamyan Theodore, defensive lineman Darryl Rivers, wide receiver Javonte Smith, linebacker Brayden Rouse, safety Jowell Combay and offensive lineman JB Shabazz.
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