Recruiting battles are always exciting for the community to watch. College football programs compete with heart and soul to make the best impression and secure top talent.
In the mix, Athletes sometimes get confused about where to commit because that decision can set the tone for their entire career—one wrong move can change everything. But when the nation’s top running back publicly shuts down speculation about his future, it sparks a new level of intrigue.
Five-star RB Savion Hiter, the No. 1 ranked back in the 2026 class, found himself at the center of controversy after reports claiming Michigan and Tennessee were leading the race for his commitment. However, Hiter wasted no time in firing back, questioning the validity of the report that created a massive buzz in the media.
Savion Hiter Sounds Off Against Recruiting Report After Ohio State Visit
Five-star running back Hiter made his official visit to Ohio State from May 30 to June 1, 2025. It was the Buckeyes’ first big recruiting weekend of the summer, given his status as the nation’s official target, who has been all-in on recruiting him. In fact, they visited him twice in the five weeks leading up to his trip to Columbus.
For years, Buckeyes fans have dreamed of landing a top out-of-state offensive. So, emotions were running high during Hiter’s visit. He wasn’t alone either—he was joined by fellow five-star prospects, offensive tackle Felix Ojo and linebacker Xavier Griffin. That made the weekend even more high-profile for the five-star prospects. Offensive tackle Felix Ojo and linebacker Xavier Griffin joined him, and things took a surprising turn.
On3 recruiting expert Steve Wiltfong reported that Michigan and Tennessee were leading the race for Hiter, despite his strong visit to Ohio State. “Still think it’s Michigan and Tennessee when it’s all said and done. Those are the programs I’m watching the most right now,” Wiltfong said.
Where does this stuff come from when I’ve done 0 interviews 😂 https://t.co/2cpDNf1d7H
— Savion “Cinco” Hiter (High-ter) (@5starsavi) June 4, 2025
That comment didn’t sit well with Hiter. It felt like the report downplayed his Ohio State visit—and he quickly fired back. He took to social media to shut down the false buzz. “Where does this stuff come from when I’ve done 0 interviews?” he wrote on X, making it clear he never confirmed anything to anyone.
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The drama continues, as Steve Wiltfong has yet to respond to Hiter’s zero tweet. Meanwhile, the standout from Louisa County plans to visit Georgia this weekend. After that, he will visit Michigan on June 13 and Tennessee on June 20 before making his final decision.
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