Rams Eyeing OL O’Cyrus Torrence, Pre Pro Day Meeting?
With the initial wave of free agency beginning to calm, the Los Angeles Rams are turning their attention to the 2023 NFL Draft.
Despite their lack of a first-rounder, the Rams possess several mid-to-late-round picks which can help add depth, as well as potential stardom to positions of need for the upcoming season.
However, their initial selection is scheduled for No. 36 overall in the second round — one which might be earmarked for Florida Gators offensive guard O’Cyrus Torrence.
In fact, NFL Media reported that the Rams were among the interested teams to have met with Torrence on Wednesday night before his Thursday Pro Day showcase.
The 6-5, 330-pound lineman is considered one of the top offensive line prospects in the 2023 Draft class. Torrence is coming off a stellar season for the Gators, tho whom he transferred before the 2022 season—following head coach Billy Napier from the University of Louisiana-Lafayette.
Despite some early questions surrounding his quickness in pass protection, Torrence has been a fast riser on the draft boards of several analysts. He is at his best in run-blocking schemes, while remaining physically resistant at the point of contact. Torrence’s versatility would allow him to play either on the left or right. He is also fresh off a battle-tested season in the SEC, where he did not allow a single sack.
The Rams offensive line struggled mightily in 2022, with injuries playing a major role in their decline. Collectively, the unit allowed 59 sacks. With guard David Edwards having signed a one-year, $1.7 million deal with the Buffalo Bills, the Rams would be smart to fill his void by infusing Torrence’s youth and vitality at a clear position of need.
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