Oregon’s 2028 recruiting class is still waiting on its first commitment, and quarterback is shaping up as one of the biggest questions on the board.
The Ducks have time, but the early search already points to three names that fit the profile. At the top of that list is five-star quarterback Christopher Vargas, a prospect who checks just about every box Oregon wants at the position.
Vargas is ranked by 247Sports as the nation’s No. 5 player in the class, the No. 2 quarterback and the No. 1 player in Massachusetts. Oregon is in a solid spot right now, but the work is far from finished.
Ohio State is in the mix too, and Vargas visited the Buckeyes over the summer, per Rivals. Even with that competition, he stands out as a natural target for the Ducks because he has already shown he can handle the job early.
Two seasons ago, he was a freshman starter and finished with 17 touchdowns and three interceptions, according to 247Sports. That kind of production at that age makes him an easy fit for a program looking for a dependable young quarterback.
Another name worth watching is Graham Simpson, a four-star quarterback from Westview High School in Tennessee. He may not carry the same national buzz as some of the top names in the class, but the production is hard to ignore. Simpson is also the younger brother of former Alabama quarterback and current Los Angeles Rams quarterback Ty Simpson.
His season ended with a huge performance in the state championship, where he posted 566 passing yards, 46 rushing yards, a completion percentage over 80, eight total touchdowns and zero interceptions, according to his X account. That kind of finish sends a message. He showed he can deliver when the lights are brightest, and if his development keeps trending up, he could become an elite quarterback target for Oregon.
Then there’s three-star quarterback Ace Amina, who is heading into a big high school season with a chance to make a real statement. He is expected to start for Bishop Gorman and could be a major reason the Gaels move the ball effectively this fall. Amina also already has a built-in Oregon connection, since he is teammates with Ducks cornerback commit Hayden Stepp.
With two more years of high school football ahead of him, Amina will get plenty of chances to test himself against top defenses. That kind of experience should help prepare him for the next level, and it makes him a quarterback to keep an eye on as Oregon continues its search for a 2028 commit.
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