Top 2026 running back Savion Hiter down to four schools

One of Tennessee’s top targets in the class of 2026 has trimmed his options to four. Savion Hiter, a five-star running back out of Virginia, is down to Tennessee, Ohio State, Georgia and Michigan, according to On3’s Hayes Fawcett.

Hiter has already set up official visits to each school during the month of June. Tennessee will get the final look during the weekend of June 19-22. Hiter dropped Penn State from his list of finalists.

The 5-11, 200 pound running back is the 17th ranked prospect in the class of 2026, according to the 247Sports Composite rankings. He’s the top ranked running back in the country and the top prospect in the state of Virginia.

Tennessee has been involved here for quite some time, dating back to a spring 2023 offer. The Volunteers have gotten him on campus a handful of times, most notably last fall for the Kentucky game weekend.

Hiter averaged 10.8 yards per carry last season, playing at Virginia’s 5A level. That included 1,698 yards on the ground, 26 touchdowns and another 199 receiving yards. He played both ways, recording seven sacks. Hiter also took back three kicks for touchdowns.

Tennessee’s 2026 class is currently anchored by five-star, No. 1 overall prospect Faizon Brandon. The Volunteers could certainly make another big splash by also adding the nation’s top running back prospect here, but they have some stiff competition to beat out.

In-state 4-star CB high on Tennessee will announce college decision Feb. 17

Soon enough, Tennessee Vols football fans will find out if a top cornerback target will end up committing to head man Josh Heupel. Things are already cooking for the 2026 class, but is more good news on the way later this month?

On Feb. 17, 4-star cornerback Justin Hopkins is all set to announce his college decision. According to On3, the 5-11, 170-pounder is down to Tennessee, Georgia Tech, USC and Minnesota. With Hopkins being a Nashville product, the hope is that Heupel will be able to keep the in-state playmaker home. Will it end up being Tennessee for him or will another squad land his verbal?

4-star Tennessee target Justin Hokpins will announce his decision on Feb. 17

Hopkins is no stranger to Knoxville, as he has taken several unofficial visits to campus. This included him heading to town in the fall to watch Tennessee take down Alabama in thrilling fashion. With spring ball around the corner too, the expectation is that Hopkins will be back on campus.

However, will he be doing so as a Vols commit? That remains unknown, but Heupel and his staff have a great chance to potentially land his services. Keep an eye on Minnesota, though. This week, a Crystal Ball pick on 247 went up in the Gophers’ favor.

Georgia Tech and USC have also turned his head throughout the recruiting process. On top of his four finalists, 22 other programs have put a scholarship on the table for Hopkins. Per the 247Sports Composite rankings, he’s ranked four stars, the No. 21 CB in the country and No. 9 prospect out of Tennessee.

Hopkins is a playmaker and he’s set to have a bright future at the next level. Come Feb. 17, he’ll be ready to let everyone know where his next stop will be. Vols fans will be following closely, hoping he gives Heupel the news he wants to hear.