CBS Sports Names Michigan's Savion Hiter Preseason Freshman of Year

What Happened

According to a report from Yahoo Sports, Michigan running back Savion Hiter has been named a top freshman to watch by CBS Sports heading into the upcoming season. The recognition comes as part of a preseason freshman-of-the-year watch list compiled by the outlet. No further detail on voting criteria or a full list of honorees was included in the report, and Michigan has not issued a statement on the recognition.

Why It Matters

• A national preseason freshman tag raises expectations for Hiter's workload in Michigan's backfield before a snap is played
• Recognition like this shapes early Heisman-watch and award-tracker conversations that follow a player through the season
• It signals outside evaluators see enough tape or camp buzz on Hiter to project him ahead of veteran competition at the position

Josh's Receipt

THE PATE STATE READ

Preseason lists are projections, not verdicts. Hiter earning a spot means evaluators like his tools and his path to touches, but the list doesn't guarantee snaps, and Michigan's coaching staff still has to make that call in fall camp. This moves the needle on his profile, not on the depth chart itself. The size of this news is a name to watch, not a job locked down.(Josh has not yet commented.)

What's Next

• Michigan's fall camp practices, where the running back rotation gets settled
• Michigan's 2025 season opener, the first real test of Hiter's role
• Any depth-chart statements from the Michigan coaching staff before kickoff