It can be hard for guards to generate much draft buzz. Theirs is a thankless and unglamorous job, and the relatively low athletic requirements don’t put much of premium on the position.
But Florida guard O’Cyrus Torrence has steadily built his reputation over the course of the 2023 Draft Process, and is generally assumed to be a “sure” first rounder. Torrence opted to transfer from the University of Louisiana to Florida prior to the 2022 season in an effort to build his resume for the NFL. The decision turned out to be a wise one, and the big guard proved to scouts and GMs that he can handle a high level of competition.