O'Cyrus Torrence earns preseason All-American honor

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GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Associated Press Preseason All-American teams are out, and O’Cyrus Torrence represents the entire Florida Gators roster on any of the teams. The Louisiana guard was named a Second-Team All-American on Monday by the AP.

Torrence collects another preseason nod as he was named a Preseason All-American by Phil Steele, Sporting News, and Walter Camp. A native of Greensburg, La., he has earned preseason All-SEC honors by Athlon, Phil Steele, and media at SEC Media Days. A transfer from Louisiana, he was a Shaun Alexander Freshman All-American and a two-time Joe Moore Award Semifinalist.  

The 2021 First Team All-Sun Belt selection, Torrence helped the Ragin’ Cajuns offense rank tied 10th nationally and first in the Sun Belt in rushing touchdowns (34), tied 18th in the country in total touchdowns (58), conference leaders, and tied 23rd nationally in first downs (313). 

Torrence started three seasons for Billy Napier at Louisiana, where he didn’t allow a sack.

“First off, Coach O’Cyrus is a great player. I’m glad he’s on my team,” starting left tackle Richard Gouraige said of Torrence. “He makes our job a lot easier. I feel bad for the defense. Having him on the team has been phenomenal. Great player, great character. No complaints about him.”

He projects as the starting right guard for the Gators, who start the season on September 3 against No. 7 Utah. He started for

First Team AP Preseason All-Americans

Offense

Quarterback
Bryce Young, Alabama

Running Back
Bijan Robinson, Texas; TreVeyon Henderson, Ohio State

Offensive Tackle
Peter Skoronski, Northwestern; Paris Johnson Jr., Ohio State

Offensive Guard
Andrew Vorhees, USC; Caleb Chandler, Louisville

Center
Jarrett Patterson, Notre Dame

Tight End
Brock Bowers, Georgia

Wide Receiver
Jordan Addison, USC; Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Ohio State; Kayshon Boutte, LSU

All-Purpose
Deuce Vaughn, Kansas State

Kicker
Jake Moody, Michigan

Defense

EDGE
Will McDonald IV, Iowa State; Isaiah Foskey, Notre Dame

Defensive Line
Bryan Bresee, Clemson; Jalen Carter, Georgia

Linebacker
Will Anderson Jr., Alabama; Noah Sewell, Oregon; Jack Campbell, Iowa

Cornerback
Kelee Ringo, Georgia; Eli Ricks, Alabama

Safety
Jordan Battle, Alabama, Antonio Johnson, Texas A&M

Defensive Back
Riley Moss, Iowa

Punter
Adam Korsak, Rutgers

Second Team

Offense

Quarterback
CJ Stroud, Ohio State

Running Back
Braelon Allen, Wisconsin; Sean Tucker, Syracuse

Offensive Tackle
Connor Galvin, Baylor; Dawand Jones, Ohio State

Offensive Guard
O’Cyrus Torrence, Florida; Emil Ekiyor, Alabama

Center
John Michael Schmitz, Minnesota

Tight End
Michael Mayer, Notre Dame

Wide Receiver
Xavier Worthy, Texas; Josh Downs; North Carolina; A.T. Perry, Wake Forest

All-Purpose
Jahmyr Gibbs, Alabama

Kicker
Harrison Mevis, Missouri

Defense

EDGE
Myles Murphy, Clemson; Nolan Smith, Georgia

Defensive Line
Calijah Kancey, Pittsburgh; Siaki Ika, Baylor

Linebacker
Nick Herbig, Wisconsin; Andre Carter II, Army; Edefuan Ulofoshio, Washington

Cornerback
Cam Smith, South Carolina; Clark Phillips III, Utah

Safety
Brandon Joseph, Notre Dame; Jalen Catalon, Arkansas

Defensive Back
Jammie Robinson, Florida State

Punter
Kyle Ostendorp, Arizona

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