The long-term plan for blue-chip quarterback Christopher Vargas was to commit to a school after his junior season, but this is quarterback recruiting — and it can move fast.

Such is the case for the No. 2 quarterback and No. 4 player in the 2028 class.

Vargas, who stars at Danvers (Mass.) St. John’s Prep, will announce his choice Saturday. Ohio State has been the leader for a long time.

The Buckeyes continue to set the bar entering the weekend, which is why I placed a 247Sports Crystal Ball pick for the Big Ten power to land him.

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Here are the particulars of why the pick was made, and what Vargas will bring to a program: