2023 Providence Journal All-State Football - Offense

FIRST TEAM

Alex McClelland

Barrington, Senior Quarterback

Expectations were high for McClelland in his senior season and he managed to live up to them. The dualthreat QB did damage with his arm and legs, rushing 97 times for 1,083 yards and 15 touchdowns while completing 73 of 108 passes for 13 scores. In his final game as an Eagle, McClelland earned MVP honors in their Super Bowl win over Cumberland.

Myles Craddock

Moses Brown, Senior Running back

The only thing that slowed Craddock down this fall was an injury that cost him two games. The Gatorade Rhode Island Player of the Year was the state’s best running back this fall, rushing for 1,656 yards and 24 touchdowns. Craddock ran for 565 yards in his final three regular-season games to get the Quakers into the postseason, then ran for 173 in a loss to eventual Division III champion Middletown.

Oscar Weah Jr.

Hendricken, Senior Running back

Weah was as good as it gets out of the backfield this fall and the senior finished his season with more than 1,100 all-purpose yards and nine touchdowns. Weah saved his best game for last, running for 171 yards on 19 carries, including a 64-yard run that set up a 2-yard score to give Hendricken the momentum it needed to finish off North Kingstown in the State Championship Super Bowl.

David Rodriguez

Mount Pleasant, Junior Wide receiver

The most explosive receiver in the state, Rodriguez was the focus of every defense the Kilties faced this season. Mount Pleasant put the ball in his hands any way possible and Rodriguez finished averaging more than 10 yards per carry and more than 12 per catch. With Division I college coaches knocking on his door, Rodriguez will play prep football in Maryland next fall.

R.J. Wiggins

Middletown, Senior Wide receiver

At 6 feet 4 inches, there wasn’t a better player in the state on 50-50 balls this season but Wiggins was more than just jump balls. His improved route running added to his arsenal and gave the Islanders a receiver who could hurt you on the outside or over the middle. Wiggins finished his season with 44 catches for 766 yards and 11 touchdowns, helping Middletown win the Division III Super Bowl.

Cole Bigelli

Pilgrim, Senior Tight end

A modern player at a position that’s underutilized, Bigelli was a tough mismatch every time he stepped on the field. The Patriots used the 6-foot-4-inch, 190-pound star to seal the edge in their run game, but as a receiver he was a dominant red zone threat. Bigelli finished his senior year with 11 catches for 216 total yards but scored eight touchdowns.

Daniel Rose

Davies, Senior Athlete

The state’s most unique weapon, Rose was the Patriots’ offense this fall and defenses still couldn’t stop him. A natural slot receiver, Rose lined up wherever Davies needed him. His numbers were absurd, as he finished with 2,002 rushing yards and 34 touchdowns, threw for 549 yards and seven scores, caught 10 passes for 155 yards and a TD and scored on special teams and defense as well, helping Davies reach the Super Bowl for the first time.

Stephen Antonucci

Hendricken, Junior Offensive line

He showed promise as a sophomore, but Antonucci became a force in his junior season. At 6 feet 3 inches and 270 pounds, Antonucci’s size and strength make him an ideal left tackle but his athleticism and understanding of the Hawks’ run game made him more devastating at guard. He’ll be one of the state’s best next fall and expect to see Division I college coaches calling soon.

Khamari Brown

St. Raphael, Senior Offensive line

It’s not often the best athlete on the field is an offensive lineman, but that’s what made Brown special. At 6 feet tall and 285 pounds, Brown had the speed and agility to play linebacker as well and nobody was better as a pulling guard. As good as the senior was on the field, he was better off of it and his leadership and sportsmanship made him one of the state’s most respected players.

Ethan Charnley

Hendricken, Junior Offensive line

Charnley had some pretty big shoes to fill at center and did so with great success. At 6 feet 2 inches and 275 pounds, Charnley was a strong pass blocker and a punisher in the run game, but his leadership and understanding of the offense showed after the Hawks’ lost their starting quarterback late in the season. Expect more of the same from Charnley next year as the state’s best center.

Kyle Elliott

La Salle, Senior Offensive line

Few linemen were as important to their team’s success as Elliott, a second-team selection a year ago who was a presence up front for the Rams this fall. At 6 feet 2 inches and 275-pounds, Elliott started the year at center before switching to guard and he dominated. When you saw big plays in the ground game, Elliott was usually the one opening the holes.

Jatan White

Central, Senior Offensive line

There were plenty of linemen bigger than White, who measures 6 feet tall and 235 pounds, but there weren’t very many who were stronger than this senior. A first-team selection a year ago, White continued to bully opposing offensive linemen and his ability to move laterally made him the perfect lineman for what the

Knights wanted to do on offense this fall.

SECOND TEAM

QB — Landon Husereau, Westerly, Freshman; RB — A.J. DiOrio, Barrington, Senior; RB — Andrew Ray, Cumberland, Senior; WR — Cam Evora, East Providence, Senior; WR — Karl Swanson, West Warwick, Junior; TE — Jake Rose, Moses Brown, Senior; ATH — James Branch, West Warwick, Junior; OL — Kyler Fague, Burrillville, Junior; OL — Ayden Goldstein, Cumberland, Senior; OL — Griffin Kleinknecht, Middletown, Junior; OL — Ben Martel, Barrington, Senior; OL — Jaheim Robertson, Mount Pleasant, Senior.