Ohio State added a major piece to its future on the quarterback front, landing Christopher Vargas, the No. 1 quarterback in the 2028 class.
According to Hayes Fawcett of Rivals.com, Vargas committed to the Buckeyes over Oregon, Virginia Tech and several other schools. He’s listed at 6-foot-5 and 205 pounds, and Rivals says he sits atop the 2028 Rivals300 at quarterback.
Vargas explained that Ohio State checked every box for him.
"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," Vargas said of his decision, via Rivals.com's Steve Wiltfong. "I think Ohio State is the place that can develop me the best."
The Massachusetts native, who attends St. John's Prep in Danvers, said Ryan Day’s approach to quarterback development played a huge role in his decision.
"I think it's because of the mindset he brings to the game," Vargas added. "It's not just throw you in there; you have to go play under fire. He develops you into that best person and best player you want to be."
Day’s track record gives Vargas plenty to point to. Since taking over as the sole offensive coordinator in 2018, Day has helped shape Dwayne Haskins into a first-round NFL Draft pick in 2019, then guided Justin Fields to first-round status in 2021 after Fields arrived for Day’s first season as head coach.
C.J. Stroud followed two years later, going No. 2 overall to the Houston Texans.
Day has also had success with quarterbacks who didn’t go early in the draft. He won a national championship with Will Howard in 2024, and Howard was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the sixth round of the 2025 draft.
Ohio State is now trying to keep the quarterback pipeline rolling. Julian Sayin is next in line and is aiming to become a first-round pick next April, while Tavien St. Clair is expected to take over as the starter after that.
Vargas is still two seasons away from arriving in Columbus, but the Buckeyes clearly believe they may have landed one of the most gifted quarterbacks Day will ever coach.
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