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Ohio State secures commitment from top 2028 quarterback Christopher Vargas

6 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 9:57 PM

Last updated Aug 8, 2026

Ohio State secures commitment from top 2028 quarterback Christopher Vargas
Summary

Christopher Vargas, a four-star quarterback from St. John's Prep in Massachusetts, has committed to Ohio State. The announcement comes ahead of his junior season, positioning him as the top-ranked pocket passer for the 2028 recruiting cycle. Vargas is regarded as the No. 4 overall prospect by 247Sports. He joins the Buckeyes' growing class, which already includes five-star wide receiver Jett Harrison and other key recruits. Several leading quarterbacks have already committed ahead of him in this recruiting cycle.

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By the Numbers
  • •Vargas ranked as the top quarterback in the 2028 cycle.
  • •He has two years of high school football remaining.
  • •Vargas previously led his team to an 11-2 record last season.
  • •This commitment adds to Ohio State's strong 2028 recruiting class.
  • •Vargas visited Ohio State multiple times before his decision.
Latest Updates
  • 9:57 PMYahoo Sports — 5-star QB Christopher Vargas commits to Ohio State
  • 8:49 PMESPN — Ohio State lands top pocket passer in 2028 class
  • 8:36 PMYahoo Sports — Boom! Ohio State lands 2028 five-star quarterback
  • 7:52 PMYahoo Sports — Ohio State football lands five-star QB Christopher Vargas
  • 7:38 PMYahoo Sports — Ohio State football, Ryan Day land top 2028 quarterback Christopher Vargas
What they're saying
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Ohio State received a verbal pledge from five-star quarterback Christopher Vargas as Ryan Day continues to accumulate talent in Columbus.

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Quarterback Christopher Vargas, ranked No. 4 overall from the Class of 2028, committed to Ohio State over Oregon and Michigan.

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Four-star quarterback Christopher Vargas, the top-ranked pocket passer in the 2028 cycle, committed to Ohio State on Saturday.

— ESPNby Eli Lederman
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