O'Cyrus Torrence named SEC offensive lineman of the week
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida lineman O’Cyrus Torrence was named the SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week, the league office announced Monday. The junior is the third Gator to earn conference player of the week honors this season (Anthony Richardson – Sept. 5, Jaydon Hill – Oct. 10).
Torrence anchored an offensive line that paved the way for 291 rushing yards on a season-high 50 rushing attempts. Florida averaged 5.8 yards per carry in the win over the Aggies. The Gators’ 5.9 yards per carry this season ranks third in the FBS and is on track to tie the school record set in 2008.
“I think we played a number of Power Five opponents at the other stop. He always played really well. The guy’s 6’5″. He’s 335 pounds. He’s got 11-inch hands. He’s got long arms. He’s got more lean mass on his body than any player on our team. He’s a big-time player,” Billy Napier said. “More importantly is he has discipline. He has character. He’s tough. He’s a very consistent worker. He’s durable. And football comes easy to him. He processes really well. He’s a good communicator. It’s really been a big deal. One of the reasons we’ve played well up front, I think, is his ability to translate because he had played in the system.
A transfer from Louisiana, Torrence has started eight games this season. He is the highest-graded guard in the country according to Pro Football Focus with an 88.6 grade. The Greensburg, Louisiana native’s run block grade of 91.4 also tops the nation. The next closest lineman trails by more than six points.
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Florida’s right guard also earned AP Midseason All-American status in October. Torrence has allowed zero sacks and zero quarterback hits, while not committing a penalty this season.
The Gators’ offensive line this season is tied for the third-fewest sacks given up in the SEC and tied for 18th-fewest in the FBS. Florida posted its eighth game with one sack or fewer surrendered in nine contests this season.
Florida hosts South Carolina for Senior Day on Saturday for a 4 p.m. kickoff on SEC Network.
