O'Cyrus Torrence earns preseason All-American honor
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Associated Press Preseason All-American teams are out, and O’Cyrus Torrence represents the entire Florida Gators roster on any of the teams. The Louisiana guard was named a Second-Team All-American on Monday by the AP.
Torrence collects another preseason nod as he was named a Preseason All-American by Phil Steele, Sporting News, and Walter Camp. A native of Greensburg, La., he has earned preseason All-SEC honors by Athlon, Phil Steele, and media at SEC Media Days. A transfer from Louisiana, he was a Shaun Alexander Freshman All-American and a two-time Joe Moore Award Semifinalist.
The 2021 First Team All-Sun Belt selection, Torrence helped the Ragin’ Cajuns offense rank tied 10th nationally and first in the Sun Belt in rushing touchdowns (34), tied 18th in the country in total touchdowns (58), conference leaders, and tied 23rd nationally in first downs (313).
Torrence started three seasons for Billy Napier at Louisiana, where he didn’t allow a sack.
“First off, Coach O’Cyrus is a great player. I’m glad he’s on my team,” starting left tackle Richard Gouraige said of Torrence. “He makes our job a lot easier. I feel bad for the defense. Having him on the team has been phenomenal. Great player, great character. No complaints about him.”
He projects as the starting right guard for the Gators, who start the season on September 3 against No. 7 Utah. He started for
First Team AP Preseason All-Americans
Offense
Quarterback
Bryce Young, Alabama
Running Back
Bijan Robinson, Texas; TreVeyon Henderson, Ohio State
Offensive Tackle
Peter Skoronski, Northwestern; Paris Johnson Jr., Ohio State
Offensive Guard
Andrew Vorhees, USC; Caleb Chandler, Louisville
Center
Jarrett Patterson, Notre Dame
Tight End
Brock Bowers, Georgia
Wide Receiver
Jordan Addison, USC; Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Ohio State; Kayshon Boutte, LSU
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All-Purpose
Deuce Vaughn, Kansas State
Kicker
Jake Moody, Michigan
Defense
EDGE
Will McDonald IV, Iowa State; Isaiah Foskey, Notre Dame
Defensive Line
Bryan Bresee, Clemson; Jalen Carter, Georgia
Linebacker
Will Anderson Jr., Alabama; Noah Sewell, Oregon; Jack Campbell, Iowa
Cornerback
Kelee Ringo, Georgia; Eli Ricks, Alabama
Safety
Jordan Battle, Alabama, Antonio Johnson, Texas A&M
Defensive Back
Riley Moss, Iowa
Punter
Adam Korsak, Rutgers
Second Team
Offense
Quarterback
CJ Stroud, Ohio State
Running Back
Braelon Allen, Wisconsin; Sean Tucker, Syracuse
Offensive Tackle
Connor Galvin, Baylor; Dawand Jones, Ohio State
Offensive Guard
O’Cyrus Torrence, Florida; Emil Ekiyor, Alabama
Center
John Michael Schmitz, Minnesota
Tight End
Michael Mayer, Notre Dame
Wide Receiver
Xavier Worthy, Texas; Josh Downs; North Carolina; A.T. Perry, Wake Forest
All-Purpose
Jahmyr Gibbs, Alabama
Kicker
Harrison Mevis, Missouri
Defense
EDGE
Myles Murphy, Clemson; Nolan Smith, Georgia
Defensive Line
Calijah Kancey, Pittsburgh; Siaki Ika, Baylor
Linebacker
Nick Herbig, Wisconsin; Andre Carter II, Army; Edefuan Ulofoshio, Washington
Cornerback
Cam Smith, South Carolina; Clark Phillips III, Utah
Safety
Brandon Joseph, Notre Dame; Jalen Catalon, Arkansas
Defensive Back
Jammie Robinson, Florida State
Punter
Kyle Ostendorp, Arizona
