​Off to a fantastic start in the 2028 class, wide receivers coach Cortez Hankton has already locked up a major piece in Jett Harrison. Keeping the Harrison name in Columbus is a significant win for the program, and adding the No. 4 player nationally and second-ranked receiver in the 247Sports Composite only strengthens Ohio State’s claim as Wide Receiver U.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementHarrison is only one piece of the puzzle, though. The Buckeyes will look to add multiple elite players at the position, and there are already several names worth monitoring closely.One prospect Ohio State has made an early impression on is Texas native Carson LaCombe. A 6-foot-3, 200-pound athlete out of Pieper High School in San Antonio, LaCombe is among the more highly regarded receivers in the 2028 class. He checks in as the No. 198 player nationally and the 30th-best wideout according to the 247Sports Composite rankings.With double-digit offers already to his name, LaCombe appears to be entering the stage of his recruitment where a smaller group of programs is beginning to separate itself from the pack. Ohio State looks to be firmly in that group.Programs such as Baylor, Oklahoma, Ole Miss, LSU, Texas, and Ohio State are all working to position themselves near the front of the race. Hankton and the Buckeyes have liked what they have seen from LaCombe in person, and a busy summer camp schedule has only helped his stock continue to rise.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementLaCombe has competed at several major programs throughout the summer, including a June 18 stop in Columbus. His performance in front of the Ohio State staff was enough to earn an offer before he left campus. Other visits, including a trip to Oklahoma, have produced similar results.For a player with LaCombe’s size, the ability to consistently perform against top competition on the camp circuit is another indication of the caliber of prospect he can become. Ohio State has taken notice and appears to be making him an early priority in the cycle.With the Buckeyes potentially taking only two receivers in the 2027 class, there could be an even greater emphasis on the perimeter skill positions in 2028. LaCombe is certainly a name worth keeping close tabs on moving forward.With Ryan Day at the helm, Ohio State’s quarterback position has consistently been in a strong spot on the recruiting trail. Whether it has come through landing elite high school prospects or adding proven talent from the transfer portal, the Buckeyes have rarely lacked options under center.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThat standard is carrying over into the 2028 class. A talented cycle at quarterback, Ohio State is already standing out to multiple top prospects, but it appears the coaching staff has identified one particular target as its top priority.Checking in as the No. 7 player nationally and the top signal caller in the 247Sports Composite, Christopher Vargas has quickly become one of the biggest name