1. Torrence, O'Cyrus
Florida 6046 347
Four year starter from Greensburg, LA. Spent three seasons at Louisiana where he earned All-Sun Belt honors twice, first team in 2021. Transferred to Florida for the 2022 season, following Head Coach Billy Napier. Well-fed grizzly bear frame with the play style to complement it. Makes heavy initial contact like a heavyweight boxer and goes for the secondary kill right after. Violent hands with an incredible base. Knows the nuances of run blocking, getting his hips into the hole while maintaining accurate hands. Fits best in a gap-dominant blocking scheme where he can move defenders off the ball and anchor against the power pass rushers. Lacks some lateral twitch against rangy pass rushers and will get too lean-heavy at times.
2. Robinson, Layden*
Texas A&M 6060 315
Two year starter from Cincinnati, OH. Spent the 2021 season inside at guard and shifted out to left tackle in 2021 after Nicholas Petit-Frere headed to the NFL. Elite foot quickness and overall lower body twitch that gets in a high number of steps each snap. Steps on all the ants as he progresses to his spot and engages with his target. Smoothly turns his hips into the hole and shows advanced tactics when it comes to extending his hips with inside hand position. Stays attached to his target with a strong grip but also subtle hip mobility. Fires off the ball with aggression and quickly shortens the space between he and his man. Consistently gains the initial advantage and has the speed to hang on. Will need to continue his anchor strength gains, as he plays small there at times and will lose stability when he over-extends himself.
3. McFadden, Jordan
Clemson 6021 305
Three year starter from Spartanburg, SC. A college tackle that will likely convert inside at the next level. Feet and hands play in complete cohesion with a strong blend of balance and strength. Excellent lockout game with accurate hands suit him well in pass protection. Keeps the feet active with plenty of flexion at the knee to maintain a quality, wide anchor. Will screw himself into the ground against the bull rush, stopping the momentum of the pass rusher and standing him up. Re-works his hands naturally. Pulls out into space as a lead blocker to the outside with plus speed and body control. Adjusts his weight well on the move and will hang on to linebackers on the move. Speed to power convert is always there. Guard will be a new position for him and he will need to improve the power of his initial strike.
4. Cohen, Javion*
Alabama 6040 305
Two year starter from Phenix City, AL. A bulldozer in the inside running game that stems from the initial punch and lower body drive that follows. Easy bender below the waist that plays under the pads of his man. Solid forward lean without losing his center of gravity. Will reach across the defenders to his outside or inside shoulder consistently while creating upfield movement. Strong initial steps and positioning. WIll recover well enough after being beat in pass protection, staying attached and using momentum to his advantage. Still needs to develop more awareness in hand accuracy in pass protection. Often a step late to react when fronts twist and stunt.
5. Vorhees, Andrew
USC 6060 328
Five year starter from Kingsburg, CA. Has split his time between tackle and guard throughout his career. Overcame multiple lower body injuries early in career, evolving into a first team All Pac 12 and third team All-America honoree in 2021. Elite hand striker with the upper body strength to complement. Consistent wins immediately post snap when it comes to footwork and positioning. Will lock onto defenders as he moves laterally. Can fit into a zone-scheme with ease even though his baseline athleticism is below average. Smart technician with developed man-strength. Shows the occasional pad level issue and will let long defenders into his chest. Anchor is limited.
6. Kirkland, Jaxson
Washington 6070 330
7. Ekiyor Jr, Emil
Alabama 6023 317
8. Broeker, Nick
Mississippi 6037 317
9. Barrington, Clark
BYU 6046 302
10. Kingston, Jarrett
Washington State 6041 292
11. Curtis, McClendon
Chattanooga 6054 345
12. Beebe, Cooper
Kansas State 6030 320
13. Gaines, Jon
UCLA 6040 314
14. Bainivalu, Henry
Washington 6056 333
15. Gwyn, Jovaughn
South Carolina 6050 311
16. Horsey, Kenneth
Kentucky 6042 295
17. Manning, Tashawn
Kentucky 6034 330
18. Murray, Chris
Oklahoma 6020 304
19. White, Ethan
Florida 6036 331
20. Jones, Matthew
Ohio State 6034 317
21. Brooks, Mason
Mississippi 6050 311
22. Thomas, Jaylon
SMU 6033 317
23. Chandler, Caleb
Louisville 6040 313
24. Hergel, Kyle
Texas State 6017 305
25. Wallace, Gabe
Buffalo 6061 336
26. Scaife, DJ
Miami 6035 309
*Denotes Underclassman