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Football recruiting rankings after Savion Hiter’s commitment
2026 five-star running back Savion Hiter announced his college commitment on Tuesday. He committed to Michigan over Tennessee, Ohio State and Georgia.
The 5-foot-11, 200-pound prospect is from Louisa County High School in Mineral, Virginia. On3 ranks Hiter as the No. 1 running back in 2026 and No. 1 player in Virginia.
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Tennessee remains with 22 commitments in its 2026 recruiting class: quarterback Faizon Brandon, wide receiverTyreek King, 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, offensive lineman JB Shabazz, athlete Joel Wyatt and athlete Salesi Moa.
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Following Hiter not committing to Tennessee or Georgia, Vols Wire looks at Southeastern Conference recruiting rankings. Michigan is ranked No. 10 nationally by Rivals, trailing Georgia (2), Texas (5), Texas A&M (6), Alabama (7) and LSU (8) from the SEC.
Updated 2026 football recruiting rankings for the SEC from Rivals are listed below.
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2026 SEC football recruiting rankings
1. Georgia Bulldogs
Total commitments: 31
Score: 93.058
Average rating: 90.70
Average NIL: $176K
2. Texas Longhorns
Total commitments: 21
Score: 92.483
Average rating: 90.45
Average NIL: $187K
Total commitments: 27
Score: 92.471
Average rating: 90.81
Average NIL: $98K
4. Alabama Crimson Tide
Total commitments: 21
Score: 92.231
Average rating: 91.14
Average NIL: $167K
Total commitments: 18
Score: 92.187
Average rating: 91.84
Average NIL: $173K
6. Florida Gators
Total commitments: 19
Score: 90.989
Average rating: 90.54
Average NIL: $102K
Total commitments: 22
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Score: 90.839
Average rating: 89.95
Average NIL: $120K
8. South Carolina Gamecocks
Total commitments: 15
Score: 89.619
Average rating: 89.80
Average NIL: $85K
9. Ole Miss Rebels
Total commitments: 15
Score: 88.627
Average rating: 88.81
Average NIL: $61K
10. Oklahoma Sooners
Total commitments: 17
Score: 88.477
Average rating: 88.48
Average NIL: $81K
11. Arkansas Razorbacks
Total commitments: 27
Score: 87.755
Average rating: 86.77
Average NIL: $22K
12. Auburn Tigers
Total commitments: 12
Score: 87.433
Average rating: 88.63
Average NIL: $84K
13. Kentucky Wildcats
Total commitments: 15
Score: 87.311
Average rating: 87.49
Average NIL: $30K
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14. Vanderbilt Commodores
Total commitments: 18
Score: 87.222
Average rating: 87.09
Average NIL: $17.3K
15. Mississippi State Bulldogs
Total commitments: 28
Score: 86.601
Average rating: 85.66
Average NIL: $12.9K
16. Missouri Tigers
Total commitments: 10
Score: 84.944
Average rating: 87.39
Average NIL: $21K
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