O'Cyrus Torrence

O'Cyrus Torrence (born January 20, 2000) is an American football offensive guard for the Florida Gators. He previously played for the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns before transferring to Florida in 2022, where he named a consensus All-American.

O'Cyrus Torrence
Florida Gators – No. 54
PositionOffensive guard
ClassSenior
MajorEnvironmental science
Personal information
Born: (2000-01-20) January 20, 2000
Hammond, Louisiana
Height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight347 lb (157 kg)
Career history
College
Bowl games
High schoolSt. Helena Central (Greensburg, Louisiana)
Career highlights and awards

Early life and high school

Torrence grew up in Greensburg, Louisiana and attended St. Helena Central High School.[1] He was a three-star recruit and committed to play college football at Louisiana–Lafayette over offers from Georgia, Louisiana Tech, Louisiana–Monroe, South Alabama, Southern Mississippi, and Middle Tennessee.[2]

College career

Torrence began his college career at Louisiana–Lafayette. He started 13 of the Ragin' Cajuns' 14 games as a true freshman.[3] In his sophomore season, he started all 11 of Louisiana's games and was named second team All-Sunbelt Conference.[4] As a junior Torrence started 12 games at right guard, missing two games due to an injury, and was named first team All-Sun Belt and rated the fourth-best offensive guard in the nation by Pro Football Focus.[5] After the end of the season he entered the NCAA transfer portal.[6]

Torrence ultimately transferred to Florida, following former Louisiana–Lafayette head coach Billy Napier.[7] He was named a consensus All-American that season.

References
  1. "Louisiana football: Cajuns guard O'Cyrus Torrence stands out". The Daily Advertiser. November 22, 2020. Retrieved September 9, 2022.
  2. Peloquin, Steve (December 3, 2018). "O'Cyrus Torrence Commits To UL Football". ESPNLafayette.com. Retrieved September 15, 2022.
  3. "UL sophomore guard O'Cyrus Torrence has already established a larger-than-life status on Ragin' Cajuns squad". The Advocate. September 10, 2020. Retrieved September 9, 2022.
  4. Fitzpatrick, Jamarcus (August 22, 2021). "UL Fall Camp: OL O'Cyrus Torrence repping at new position in camp". KATC.com. Retrieved September 9, 2022.
  5. Taylor, G. Allan (January 17, 2022). "Louisiana OL O'Cyrus Torrence commits to Florida, reuniting with coach Billy Napier". The Athletic. Retrieved September 15, 2022.
  6. "Report: UL starters Mekhi Garner, O'Cyrus Torrence enter transfer portal". KLFY.com. January 2, 2022. Retrieved September 9, 2022.
  7. Scarborough, Alex (January 17, 2022). "Former Louisiana-Lafayette offensive lineman O'Cyrus Torrence to transfer to Florida Gators". ESPN.com. Retrieved September 9, 2022.
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