O’Cyrus Torrence named to first team, Ethan White named to second-team.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Florida football offensive linemen O’Cyrus Torrence and Ethan White collected AP All-SEC honors, the AP announced today. Torrence was named to the first team, while White earned a spot on the second team.
Torrence, who started in 11 games this season, didn’t allow a sack or commit a penalty during his lone season in Gainesville. The Greensburg, Louisiana was selected as a preseason first team All-SEC lineman, among being recognized as a preseason All-American by different outlets. He is the top offensive guard in the country, according to Pro Football Focus, leading the nation with an 88.2 grade, and is the first Gators lineman to claim first-team honors since the
White, a junior, earned his first career AP All-SEC honors after starting in all 12 Florida regular season games this season. The Clearwater, Florida native has started 19 games in his Gators career.
The Gators offensive line this season has paved the way as the program is third in the FBS with 5.8 yards per carry, rushing for 213.7 yards per game, on pace to be the 10th most in Gators history. Florida’s 29 rushing touchdowns this season is currently the fifth-most in program history.