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Christopher Vargas joins Ohio State as top quarterback prospect for 2028

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 12:08 AM

Last updated Aug 10, 2026

Christopher Vargas joins Ohio State as top quarterback prospect for 2028

Summary

Ohio State secured a commitment from five-star quarterback Christopher Vargas from Lawrence (Mass.) St. John's Prep this weekend. Vargas, ranked No. 7 overall and No. 2 among quarterbacks in the 2028 recruiting class, made the decision public shortly before his August 8 commitment date. His pledge is part of a trend as numerous elite quarterbacks finalize their commitments early in the recruitment cycle. As of August 9, 13 of the top 50 quarterbacks in the class have now committed, with more commitments expected as the season progresses.

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Key Details

•Christopher Vargas commits to Ohio State as a five-star QB prospect.
•Ranked No. 7 nationally, Vargas is the No. 2 passer in the class.
•13 of the top 50 QB prospects are now committed.
•More commitments are anticipated in the coming months.

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12:08 AMYahoo Sports — Top committed QB prospects in the 2028 cycle

What they're saying

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Attention has turned to the 2028 recruiting cycle as many junior blue-chippers are working through their recruitments quickly. That’s led to a slew of notable commitments, a majority of which have come from top quarterbacks. This weekend, Ohio State landed Lawrence (Mass.) St. John’s Prep five-star QB Christopher Vargas, the No. 7 overall prospect and […]
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