Christopher Vargas Commits to Ohio State as the Top 2028 Quarterback Prospect

Four-star quarterback Christopher Vargas announced on Saturday that he will join the Ohio State Buckeyes beginning in the 2028 season. The 6-foot-4, 185-pound senior from Lawrence, Massachusetts, chose Ohio State over programs that included Oregon, Alabama, Auburn, Boston College, Miami, Texas A&M, USC, Virginia Tech and Washington. Ohio State’s recruiting staff first identified Vargas in 2024 and began formal contact when he was an eighth-grader; he confirmed a multi-year relationship with the staff before finalizing his pledge.

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Ohio State’s 2028 recruiting class now includes four of ESPN’s top-100 prospects, the most of any FBS program. Prior commitments this cycle include five-star defensive lineman Jameer Whyce, five-star wide receiver Jett Harrison, and four-star running back Elijah Newman-Hall. The Buckeyes also hold a 2027 pledge from four-star quarterback Brady Edmunds. Historically, Ohio State has produced NFL-ready passers such as C.J. Stroud, and Vargas adds to that lineage.

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• Sophomore season: 138 completions on 207 attempts for 2,038 yards, 24 touchdowns and three interceptions.

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• Completion rate: Reported at 66.7% (ESPN) and 75% (Essentiallysports).

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• Recruiting rank: No. 6 overall player in the 2028 class and the No. 1 quarterback.

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Sources differ on Vargas’s sophomore-year efficiency. ESPN lists a 66.7% completion percentage with three interceptions, while Essentiallysports lists a 75% completion rate with two interceptions. No definitive clarification is available.

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Ohio State announced the commitment via its official social-media channels, emphasizing Vargas’s fit with the program’s culture and his anticipated role alongside other top recruits. The staff highlighted the “deep connection” Vargas has built with head coach Ryan Day and quarterbacks coach Billy Fessler, noting that the relationship began years before the formal offer.

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El-Balad notes Vargas is the first five-star quarterback from Massachusetts since recruiting databases began tracking players in 2001, underscoring the geographic rarity of his talent. The commitment adds a cornerstone to Ohio State’s quarterback pipeline, giving the Buckeyes additional depth at a pivotal position.

Chris Vargas is heading to Ohio State — and the Buckeyes have landed a huge future piece in the 2028 class

Vargas is ineligible to sign a National Letter of Intent until December 2027. He will enroll on campus for the 2028 academic year, joining incumbent quarterbacks Julian Sayin and Tavien St. Clair.

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• “Not everything is about football when I talk to (Day). Sometimes I would sit down and talk to him about life,” — Christopher Vargas

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• “Just the coaching staff and the place they’re at, the culture, they have everything that is great for me and the right fit for me,” — Christopher Vargas

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