The 2023 NFL offseason is here and that means it’s time for mock drafts, draft profiles and everything that goes with them. So without further ado, here’s one of many Draft Profiles for the 2023 NFL draft.
O’Cyrus Torrence OG, Florida
HT: 6’5
WT: 330 lbs
Accolades:
• Consensus All-American (2022)
• AFCA First Team All-America (2022)
• Sporting News First Team All-America (2022)
• AP First Team All-America (2022)
• FWAA Second Team All-America (2022)
• Walter Camp First Team All-America (2022)
• First Team AP All-SEC (2022)
• First Team All-SEC (2022)
• Co-SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week (Week 11, 2022)
• SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week (Week 10, 2022)
• First Team All-Sun Belt (2021)
• Second Team All-Sun Belt (2020)
• Two-time Joe Moore Award Semifinalist (2020-21)
• Shaun Alexander Freshman All-American (2019)
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Pros:
• Torrence is a huge guard prospect at 6-5 347lbs – he’s well proportioned, equally well balanced, and super strong
• Torrence is the only four-year starter we have ever scouted that has never surrendered a single sack during his entire career. What makes this even more special is the fact he has played over 3000 snaps!
• Dominates in the run game – we’ve seen him rag doll defenders multiple times – crazy raw power
• He’s a mauler and power driver reminiscent of Larry Allen (Cowboy/49er)
• Has strong hands and is able to consistently under the pads of rushers and shepherd them aside in pass protection
• Surprising lateral quickness given his immense size
• He’s extremely light on his feet for a 300-pounder, a natural knee-bender who plays with balance and leverage
• Hand placement is excellent, and Torrence shows a good understanding of angles when climbing upfield
• Confident in his abilities – could have stayed in Lousiana but wanted to showcase his talents at a higher level
• Has experience at both guard spots – regarded as a right guard prospect but was elite as a freshman when playing on the left.
• Sells trap block and can turn to seal. Fluid getting to and adjusting at the second level.
Cons:
• Can be susceptible to speed rushers. Has only good quickness off the snap and doesn’t possess the acceleration to corral defenders once they cross his face
• Often gets too high in his sets, sacrificing some of his power, and Torrence doesn’t always show great coordination between his upper and lower body when sliding back in pass protection.
• Torrence has good overall vision, however, he sometimes misses the block in a scrum. Sometimes a little to pick up the blitz
• He’s often too mechanical as a pass protector, oversetting and getting beat inside
Summary:
In 2021 as a junior Torrence saw action in 12 games and totaled 807 snaps. He gave up 4 QB hurries, one QB hit, and no sacks while playing most of his snaps at right guard.
After season’s end Torrence looking for a step-up in competition transferred to Florida where as a senior Torrence saw action in 11 games and played a total of 698 snaps for the Gators. He allowed a solid 8 QB hurries, no QB hits, and once again no sacks while playing at right guard.
Information in this article first appeared on NFL Draft Buzz and is used with permission. Find the latest coverage, analysis, and player rankings for the 2023 NFL Draft at nfldraftbuzz.com
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