The Tennessee football team continues to grind for spring football, which means it's also a perfect time for head coach Josh Heupel to keep bringing prospects in for visits. While we're still waiting for the Vols to land commit No. 9 for the 2026 haul, Heupel keeps working overtime out on the recruiting trail.
Right now, Heupel is working to impress 5-star running back Savion Hiter, who is the No. 1 ranked RB in the country. Hiter is down to four schools, with Tennessee among his finalists. This weekend too, the speedster is in Knoxville for another unofficial visit. We don't have to tell you this is a crucial visit for Heupel and his staff:
Excited to be back on Rocky Top this weekend @Vol_Football📍#GBO 🍊@coachjoshheupel @DeRailSims @milesrobinsonjr @lionwingcoach @CoachMcCannERT pic.twitter.com/dfRHJftHV0
— Savion “Cinco” Hiter (High-ter) (@5starsavi) April 4, 2025
5-star RB Savion Hiter is visiting Tennessee this weekend
We don't have to tell you that Hiter would be an unreal get for Heupel and the Vols. After missing out on Tristen Keys, the No. 1 WR in the country, fans have been pushing for Hiter to pick Tennessee. He indeed is ranked the No. 1 RB for his class and a 5-star prospect.
Throughout his recruitment, the 5-11, 200-pounder has picked up nearly 30 offers. He's down to Tennessee, Ohio State, Michigan and Georgia, with official visits locked in with those four programs. Hiter will visit Ohio State on May 30, Georgia on June 6, Michigan on June 13 and Tennessee on June 20.
There's stiff competition to land him, but Tennessee is in a good spot to potentially bring home his commitment. Hiter has taken multiple visits to Tennessee and it's clear that Heupel is doing a fantastic job of recruiting him.
Five-star quarterback Faizon Brandon is Tennessee-bound and you know he'd love nothing more than to see Hiter join him on campus in 2026. It's on Heupel to help get things over the top, but it's clear that Hiter is high on UT with a summer decision likely on the way.