An often-overlooked component of a successful football team is the strength of its offensive line, which serves as a bulwark for the quarterback and backfield corps to make their moves. The Southeastern Conference is filled to the brim with talent on both sides of the ball, but among the many areas the 14-team league excels is the quality of its players up front.
The Florida Gators made some big moves this offseason, trading in a worn-out [autotag]Dan Mullen[/autotag] for a sparkling new [autotag]Billy Napier[/autotag], who has brought a breath of fresh air to Gainesville with his progressive approaches to team-building. Along with him came a few of his former players from the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns, including offensive lineman [autotag]O’Cyrus Torrence[/autotag], who ranks among the best in the SEC at his position after making the jump from a Group of Five school to the big time.
The USA TODAY Sports Network is counting down to SEC media days, scheduled for July 18-21 in Atlanta, by revealing its top players at each position grouping. Take a look at who it ranked as the 10 best offensive linemen in the SEC heading into the 2022 season, with blurbs on each player.