Georgia football’s recruitment of Savion Hiter, the nation’s No. 1 ranked running back, has hit a bump in the road, as Michigan continues to lead in his recruitment. Hiter, a top-tier prospect from Virginia, is also ranked the No. 17 overall player in the nation according to 247Sports’ composite rankings. With his impressive athletic abilities, Hiter is a key target for head coach Kirby Smart and the Bulldogs as they look to bolster their running back roster.
The good news for Georgia is that Hiter has consistently included the Bulldogs in his recruitment process. Hiter recently placed Georgia in his top four schools, showing the strong interest he has in the program. He has visited Athens multiple times, making the Bulldogs a serious contender for his commitment.
However, despite the optimism surrounding Georgia’s position, On3’s Steve Wiltfong provided an unfortunate update on the recruitment Wednesday, reporting that Michigan remains the frontrunner. This news comes as a disappointment for Georgia fans, as many were hoping that the Bulldogs had made significant strides over the last few months in closing the gap.
Hiter himself has publicly stated that Michigan is still the team to beat, but the recruitment is far from over. The silver lining for Georgia is that Hiter has yet to set a date for his commitment, which means the Bulldogs still have time to sway his decision.
According to reports, Hiter is expected to take official visits this summer to all four of his finalists, with Georgia scheduled to host him on June 6. This gives the Bulldogs several months to make a final impression and potentially gain ground in the recruitment race.
With the unpredictable nature of college football recruiting, Smart and his staff will be working tirelessly over the next few months to convince Hiter that Athens is the right place for him. While Michigan may have the edge for now, Georgia’s chances are far from over, and the Bulldogs will look to finish strong in this battle for one of the nation’s top prospects.
