Savion Hiter explains why he stayed with Michigan football
Five-star running back Savion Hiter explains why he remained committed to Michigan football despite coaching changes.
ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- Everyone, including the extant Michigan football coaching staff left behind while the Wolverines were searching for a new head coach, wondered what would become of some of the top signees. The Wolverines signed their new class on a December Wednesday, only for head coach Sherrone Moore to be ousted a week later.
Suddenly, programs across college football were salivating at the idea that some of the top players that the previous staff had signed were ripe for the taking. And no one was more coveted than former five-star running back Savion Hiter. Hiter was listed as the top running back in the country in the 2026 recruiting cycle.
However, he decided to stay in the class, noting the relationship with running backs coach Tony Alford, as well as the program itself. as the primary reasons. "Michigan's gonna be Michigan.
I mean, the block M is always gonna be there," Hiter said. "And T. A.