Meet the 2022 Providence Journal All-State Football Offenses

2022 Providence Journal All-State Football First Team

The Providence Journal is pleased to announce the nominees for Football (Offense) Athlete of the Year at the All-State Rhode Island High School Sports Awards, which will be back with an exciting live event on June 27 at the Veterans Memorial Auditorium.

The nine-month student-athlete recognition program will culminate in an in-person show, featuring the top student-athletes from the state of Rhode Island. The event’s time, date and venue are still to be determined and will be announced soon.

During the live show, these nominees will be honored, along with the player of the year for each sport. The awards showcase will also feature other premier awards for both on- and off-the-field accomplishments of student-athletes, coaches and teams, including a courage award and coach of the year, team of the year, and the boys and girls athlete of the year awards.

All official nominees who RSVP may attend this event at no charge, thanks to sponsors. Check regularly at the show's website for updated information on how to attend.

The All-State Rhode Island High School Sports Awards is part of the USA TODAY High School Sports Awards, which is the largest high school sports recognition program in the country. Last year’s show can be viewed online at this link.

This year, one school from the area will win a $1,000 donation to its school’s athletic department. More details on that are coming soon.

Eddie Buehler

North Kingstown, Senior

Quarterback

Buehler put it all together this fall, using his incredible arm strength to have the best season of his career. Buehler threw for 2,081 yards and 23 touchdowns, saving his best for the state’s best teams. He was tremendous in games against Hendricken (291 yards, 2 TDs), St. Raphael (308 yards, 5 TDs) and a semifinal loss to La Salle (306 yards, 2 TDs). Buehler has Division II college offers and is currently weighing his future.

Myles Craddock

Moses Brown, Junior

Running back

Having Craddock in Division III was almost unfair. The junior was dominant from start to finish, rushing for 1,608 yards, with 10 games in which he gained more than 100 yards, and 20 touchdowns. He had more than 300 yards receiving and wasn’t afraid to throw a block in pass protection. He earned MVP honors in the Division III Super Bowl after running for 130 yards and a score, and will begin the season in the fall as the state’s top back.

Jamezell Lassiter

La Salle, Senior

Running back

Lassiter was the state’s best back during his junior year and that didn’t change past season. With the Rams spreading the ball out, Lassiter’s production was still incredible. He had 972 yards rushing on 124 carries and scored 11 total touchdowns, and got what he wanted most — a state title. Lassiter has Division I offers to play at Army, Brown, Long Island, Navy and URI and will make a decision on his future in the spring.

Noah Gincastro

North Kingstown, Junior

Wide receiver

Gincastro’s talent and skill set was unmatched in the state. At 6 feet 2 inches and 180 pounds, the junior dominated 50/50 balls and used his incredible body control to make some big plays this season. In an offense that spread the ball around, Gincastro finished with 34 catches for 746 yards and six touchdowns. He’ll enter his senior year as one of the state’s top playmakers that should have college coaches calling soon.

Israel Hiraldo

Mount Pleasant, Senior

Wide receiver

Hiraldo might have been the scariest receiver in the state. The Kilties lined him up all over the field and the senior made plays at every single position. He routinely made defenders dance and turned gang tackles into touchdowns. Hiraldo’s future is a trip to prep school in the fall and he currently holds Division I offers from Maryland, West Virginia and Bowling Green as a member of the Class of 2024.

Brady Fisher

La Salle, Senior

Tight end

Fisher was a unicorn for the Rams. The All-State track star could use his speed to blow by linebackers or use strength to overpower defensive backs. Fisher was an animal in the red zone and showed it in La Salle’s state championship Super Bowl victory over Hendricken. The two-time All-Stater has colleges clamoring for his services on the track and gridiron, and a decision should come soon.

Armase Edouard

Central, Senior

Flex

The Knights were the state’s fastest team but Edouard combined speed with power that made him Rhode Island's most dangerous back. Edouard did a little bit of everything for Central and cleared more than 1,000 total yards this season. And in his final game, he broke two 70-yard scores that put a scare into Hendricken in the state semifinals. Eduoard has had some interest from colleges but hasn’t made a decision on his future.

Khamari Brown

St. Raphael, Junior

Offensive line

Brown, a second-team All-State selection as a sophomore, became the most dominant guard in the state during his junior season. Standing 6 feet tall and weighing 280 pounds, Brown was like a bulldozer that handled like a Ferrari. Brown’s speed and footwork made him a blocker who most defenders couldn't handle and when St. Raphael had him pull, he inflicted pain. Colleges should come calling soon for Brown, who is likely to be the best lineman in the state next fall.

Michael LaFlamme

Hendricken, Senior

Offensive line

Offensive tackles don’t generate headlines, but that’s exactly why LaFlamme was one of the best in the state. A terrific pass blocker, LaFlamme was even better as an edge blocker for the Hawks’ vaunted running attack. He could play college ball but will go another route — he's headed to Holy Cross and will be a thrower for its track and field team.

Mitchell McLeod

Westerly, Senior

Offensive line

The Bulldogs have had a number of talented offensive linemen over the years and McLeod closed his career as one of the best. A First-Team All-State selection as a junior, McLeod continued to excel at left tackle and routinely handled some of the best edge rushers and linebackers in the state and was crucial to Westerly’s offensive success. He is weighing a few college offers for next fall.

Alex Morin

Hendricken, Senior

Offensive Line

At center, Morin was a second quarterback on the field for the Hawks and made the leap from a Second-Team All-State selection as a junior to the First Team this season. Morin had the strength, speed and smarts to play the position, but he worked tirelessly on his craft to become the most reliable blocker in the state. Football won’t be in his future, as Morin will be a thrower for the Bryant track and field team in the fall.

Jatan White

Central, Junior

Offensive line

At 5 feet 11 inches and 230 pounds, White made up for a lack of dominant size with Superman strength. He didn’t just block opposing players, he put them on the ground, serving up more pancakes than an IHOP. He was hardly a stand-still blocker and was terrific on the move, whether it was pulling or looking for another soul to crush at the second level.

2022 Providence Journal All-State Football Second Team

QB — Dean Varrecchione, La Salle, Senior

RB — Andrew Ray, Cumberland, Senior

RB — Zack Tuck, Westerly, Senior

WR — Elijah Diallo, Burrillville, Senior

WR — Alex Maia, Central Falls, Senior

TE — Catcher Dobron, Moses Brown, Senior

ATH — Neal Tullson, Portsmouth, Senior

OL — Kyle Elliot, La Salle, Junior

OL — Abdoulie Fadia, Classical, Senior

OL — Grant Peoples, East Providence, Junior

OL — Luis Santos, Shea, Senior

OL — Louby Sukkar, Hendricken, Senior

This article originally appeared on The Providence Journal: The 2022 Providence Journal All-State Football Offense