The Consensus All-American is the second-highest drafted guard in Florida history.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Florida offensive guard O’Cyrus Torrence was drafted with the 28th pick (59th overall) in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft by the Buffalo Bills on Friday night.
Torrence joined the Gators last season and started 11 games at right guard. A native of Greensburg, La., he became the 34th Consensus All-American in program history and first-ever Gator guard to earn the honor and fifth offensive lineman to receive consensus status. He also was named an All-American by The Athletic, CBS, ESPN, Pro Football Focus (PFF) and USA Today.
He finished as the top-rated guard in the nation at 88.0 and tied for the top pass-blocking grade of 89.9 by PFF. Torrence played in 3,065 career snaps and didn’t allow a sack and only one quarterback hit. In his final collegiate season, he did not commit a penalty.
The First Team All-SEC selection in 2022 helped lead the Florida offense to fourth all-time with an average of 5.5 yards per carry.
Offensive Guard Notes (At the time O’Cyrus Torrence was drafted)
- 17th Florida guard drafted since 1967
- Last since Trent Brown (2015)
- T-2nd most in the SEC
* Georgia leads at 20 - 42tnd Florida offensive lineman drafted since 1967
- 4th most in the SEC
- Georgia leads at 50
- 4th most in the SEC
Overall Draft Notes (At the time O’Cyrus Torrence was drafted)
- First-ever draft in Florida history to have a QB, DL and OG all selected in the same year
- 280th draft pick since 1967
- 9th most in the NCAA
- USC leads with 356
- Leads the SEC
- Alabama in 2nd at 272
- 9th most in the NCAA
- 130th draft pick since 2000
- 4th most in the SEC
- Alabama leads at 148
- 5th most in the NCAA
- Ohio State leads at 160
- 4th most in the SEC
- 80th draft pick since 2010
- 5th most in the NCAA
- Alabama leads at 113
- 4th most in the SEC
- Alabama leads at 113
- 5th most in the NCAA
- 20th draft pick since 2020
- 3rd in the SEC
- Georgia leads with 34
- 5th in the NCAA
- Georgia leads with 34
- 3rd in the SEC
- 7th draft with two picks in the second round
- Last since 2017
- 12th straight draft of at least three Gators picked
- Last since 2022
QUOTES FROM GATORS HEAD COACH BILLY NAPIER ON O’CYRUS TORRENCE LEADING UP TO THE 2023 NFL DRAFT
Please attribute each quote to his appearances on ESPN Radio and NFL Radio SiriusXM
On O’Cyrus Torrence…
“O’Cyrus is the opposite of Anthony. He has a huge sample size of plays. He’s a four-year starter. Played over 3000 snaps. This guy played three years in the Sun Belt and then made the move to the SEC and proved himself this year. All the measurements are there, although he was a Group of Five player, he’s 6-5 335 pounds. Football comes easy to him, he’s really bright. He’s got great instincts. He’s good in the run game and plays with power, can move people, but also plays long in the pass game. Can win those one on ones there inside with some of those tough matchups. This guy can step in there for you and play right away. I think he’s humble, comes from great people. Grew up raised by his grandma in a small community in Louisiana. He’s durable, he’s tough and he’s been a very consistent person as well as a player.” – Gators Head Coach Billy Napier on Fitz and Harry on ESPN Radio (April 26, 2023)
On O’Cyrus Torrence making a smooth transition to the SEC from Louisiana…
“First of all, the guy is really instinctive when it comes to football. He’s a quick learner. His first game of his college career, the starter in front of him got hurt, he’s jogging out there in the first possession of the game and the rest is history. But, he’s a really quick learner, great character, very unassuming. Kind of lives a simple life, from a small community in Louisiana. Guy is a great teammate, but ultimately the guy has traits. He has the measurables. He’s 6-foot-five, 335 pounds. Plays with tremendous power and length. Good in the run game, can move people, but has also been outstanding in protection. This is the opposite of Anthony Richardson. This guy has played close to 3500 snaps in his career. There’s a huge sample size. Three years of group of five play, but now, a year against the best players in the country in the Southeastern Conference. This is a guy, in my opinion, can plug and play as a day one starter. The proofs in the pudding. He’s not only proved it on film, but in every measurable. I think the guy is off the charter. Cybo has been a pleasure to be around. I can’t compliment his work ethic, his durability, his toughness. He has been a very consistent player and person for us throughout his career.” – Gators Head Coach Billy Napier on The Blitz on NFL Radio SiriusXM (April 25, 2023)
