Michigan football's latest 5-star commitment should terrify its rivals

Dec 31, 2024; Tampa, FL, USA; Michigan Wolverines head coach Sherrone Moore smiles while joking with a defensive coach against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images | Matt Pendleton-Imagn ImagesIf there is one recruit in the entire 2026 class that Michigan football really needed to get, it was Savion Hiter, who committed to the Wolverines on Tuesday.

The five-star running back is 5-foot-11, 200 pounds out of Mineral, Virginia. He's ranked No. 9 overall in the 2026 class, according to the 247 Sports composite rankings, and No. 1 among running backs. Hiter is the top-ranked running back via the Rivals Industry…