Ohio State’s recruiting run keeps rolling, and the latest buzz points to another major target in the 2028 class.
The Buckeyes have already stacked up commitments across multiple recruiting cycles, with a heavier emphasis lately on 2027 but with wins still coming in 2028 and 2029 as well. Ryan Day has continued to spread the wealth across positions, and after landing five-star receiver Jett Harrison in the 2028 class, Ohio State is now trying to find the quarterback who can get him the ball.
That search has produced a promising sign. Multiple insiders on Rivals have logged predictions for the Buckeyes to land five-star quarterback Christopher Vargas, who is currently listed as the second-best quarterback in the country. It’s still extremely early in the 2028 recruiting cycle, but the prediction gives Ohio State an early edge in a race that figures to draw plenty of attention.
Day’s track record with quarterbacks remains a big part of the appeal. He has built a reputation for developing the position into NFL-caliber talent, and that’s clearly part of the pitch here. Vargas may also get a front-row seat to see Julian Sayin potentially become a first-round pick after this season, which only adds to the draw.
Physically, Vargas checks in at 6-foot-4 and 180 pounds, a frame that still has room to fill out as he moves through high school and eventually into college. What stands out right now is the arm talent. The source on him is simple: he has a cannon for an arm, and that’s enough to keep Ohio State firmly in the mix.
The Buckeyes’ recruiting momentum hasn’t come from quarterback-only salesmanship, either. Their facilities remain among the best in the country, and the program’s increased NIL spending has made the pitch even stronger. There’s also been clear help from Ross Bjork on that front, giving Ohio State more credibility with recruits and helping the Buckeyes land several key pieces.
That list of recent wins includes Marcus Fakatou, Austin Miller, and Harrison, all five-star recruits who committed in the last few weeks. Ohio State is still chasing more elite talent, but the current stretch has made one thing obvious: Day is doing plenty right on the trail.
The Buckeyes will keep pressing forward, and by December, they could be staring at a top-five recruiting class. Day believes the approach is working, and after this recent surge, it’s tough to disagree.
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