Christopher Vargas commits to Ohio State as top QB recruit
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 9:31 AM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
Christopher Vargas, the No. 1 quarterback recruit in the nation, has committed to the Ohio State Buckeyes. Vargas, a five-star player from St. John's Prep in Danvers, Massachusetts, chose Ohio State over offers from elite programs, including Georgia. He is regarded as a crucial addition to the Buckeyes' recruiting class for 2028, which is currently ranked second nationally. Vargas, who also participates in baseball and track and field, expressed his excitement about joining the Buckeyes through social media. As college football programs increasingly seek commitments from young recruits, Vargas is among the latest to make a decision well ahead of the early signing period.
- •Vargas is a five-star recruit and the top QB in the 247Sports composite rankings.
- •He has offers from schools like Georgia, Florida, and LSU.
- •Ohio State currently holds the second-best recruiting class for 2028.
- •Vargas is the fourth commitment for Ohio State's class of 2028.
- •He announced his commitment via social media, stating, 'Buckeye Nation!!! I’m home.'
- 9:31 AMYahoo Sports — Nation's No. 1 QB recruit announces commitment
"Christopher Vargas, the No. 1 quarterback recruit in the country, received a scholarship offer from Georgia in October, but picked Ohio State
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