2023 NFL Draft Prospect Review - OL O'Cyrus Torrence
Player Description
Name: O'Cyrus Torrence Position: Offensive line
College: Florida Uniform Number: #54
Class: Junior Height: 6-5
Weight: 347 lbs Projected Round: Mid 1st to 2nd round
Strengths:
Ideal size for his position
Left-right versatility
Physical and rugged playing style
Excellent football IQ
Rarely fooled on stunts
Natural brute strength
Great power as a blocker
Solid knee bend
Strong anchor
Excellent spatial awareness
Decent mobility to climb the second level
High-level understanding of leverage
Quick hands in pass protection
Possesses a strong grip
Drives and finishes blocks
Weaknesses:
When the ball is snapped, Torrence has a tendency to stand too upright out of his stance instead of maintaining a lower pad level. As a consequence, he is not always able to set his feet to establish the base necessary to neutralize stronger pass rushers and can get slightly off balance. Even with some mobility, lateral movement is a weakness, so he will need to improve his hip flexibility if he wants to be more effective in pass protection. Torrence has good length but does not use it effectively and has a tendency to allow opposing defenders to get too close. He needs to establish a stronger punch and use his length instead of relying on his power to win battles.