Scouting Report:
STRENGTHS - Jonathan has a great frame and the strength to blow defenders off the ball when he blocks with good technique and makes contact with defender before they are set. He shows good agility and the ability to maneuver well in space and find his block. He is at his best when getting to the second level which helps open up large running lanes. He is always in good position/balance and is smart. Shows great consistency and balance.

WEAKNESSES - Technically, Cooper is a sound player but he does always bend his knees well, which allows defenders to gain leverage. In pass pro he needs to show more patience because he will reach and get out of position. He also needs to stay more consistent in moving his feet after first contact and not bend at the waist to maintain his block.

SUMMARY - Jonathan is one of the top guards in the country and helped lead the way for Gio Bernard the last two seasons to over a 1000 yards rushing. He shows the tenacity and toughness line coaches love out of a player. Athletically he can play every interior position and I wouldn't be surprised if he could play on the edge at OT in a pinch. That versatility will go a long way when moving onto the NFL. He will need to be more consistent with his feet and knee bend, but he shows good at the snap quickness hand usage to really control all types of defenders. Overall, Jonathan Cooper is a worth a first round pick in the 2013 NFL Draft. He should be able to immediately come in and play as a rookie. He has the athletic skills to continue to improve and could in a few years become a Pro Bowler.

Scouting Report:
STRENGTHS - Strong and powerful, Thornton can tie up and eliminate man from the play with surprising ease when he blocks with base/leverage and uses his aggressively. Able to get out of stance and set to pass block quickly, he does a good job of pass blocking with base and "gets a good fit" with hands, which helps him to stop "bull rushers" in their tracks consistently. Having started at guard and tackle at Illinois, he has the versatility to line up in different positions and his production does not slip - I think he has tools to start at guard or center in the NFL. When he blocks with good base his awareness helps him to consistently slide well side to side to adjust well to DL stunts/games. With his strength he can get movement on side/angle in-line run blocks and can lock on, turn and seal head-up DL out of the play to open up inside hole. He is smooth and efficient pulling and delivering hard initial blow to defender who is on his tracks and often can knock man backwards to open hole. Quick getting through to the second level, Hugh does a good job of making contact first and when he stays over his feet and under control he is able to maintain block and eliminates lLB from the play consistently.

WEAKNESSES - Despite having the strength and athleticism to be a controlling blocker, Thornton struggles with consistency at times because he has a very bad habit of stopping his feet after he makes contact on blocks (Both run and pass). This leads to him bending at the waist and leaning and reaching to maintain contact, which in turn causes him to over-extend and end up losing the block and on the ground. This happens a lot on in-line run blocks as he delivers a hard initial blow, but the defender is able to spin off his block because he gets his head so far out ahead of his body. While he is quick out of stance to pull and lead block, he needs to improve his ability to stay on and maintain the block longer. Despite his quickness getting into good blocking position, he does not get his head past the shaded DL's head and into position to be an effective "reach blocker." He will need to improve this as this is a vital block for offensive linemen in the NFL.

SUMMARY - Not expecting much when I began evaluating Thornton, I was pleasantly surprised by his combination of strength, athleticism and competitiveness. While he no doubt needs to work on his technique and consistency, the improvements he made from his junior season to 2012 were impressive and lead me to believe that his best football is ahead of him. As I mentioned above, Hugh's ability to potentially start at guard and center and possibly even tackle give him much more value to teams as he becomes a multi-positional linemen who can fill more than one spot on a game day roster. Overall, I am not confident that Thornton will be drafted as highly as I have him rated due to his struggles with consistency, I believe in his talent to become a quality starting guard or center in his second or third season.

Scouting Report:
STRENGTHS - Winters is an interesting player to watch on film because of how physical he plays. He has very good lower body flexibility and agility from his background as a wrestler. As a player who has played tackle on both sides he has good position versatility considering he will be moving to guard in the NFL. He is a dominant in-line blocker because of his snap quickness and great functional strength. With quick feet, he mirrors well and does a good job of staying on his man through the play. He has very good initial quickness and is a player who can jolt the defensive lineman as he comes out of his stance. He sinks his hips and can anchor and redirect defenders down the line. There are no questions about Winters' playing strength, and he uses his hands extremely well to punch and "ragdoll" defenders in college. Winters does a nice job at the second level when pulling and trapping, and is mobile enough to be effective in this area of the game. As a competitor, it won't get much better then Winters, as he is tenacious, fiery and ultra-competitive. He is exactly what teams look for as an interior lineman.

WEAKNESSES - Winters has shorter arms and will likely only play guard in the NFL. He has a tendency to overrun targets in space and can get too extended over his pads causing him to be ineffective. When playing against bigger, stronger defenders, he can get off balance and lose his ground because of poor technique. I think his compete level actually hurts him at times as he wants to physically maul defenders at the line of scrimmage, but he stops moving his feet to tangle with them and throws his technique out the window . He struggles with pure speed, especially if he gets set and the defender makes another move. There are times when his hands get too high and his hand-fit makes his pads raise, allowing the defender to get into his body, exposing his frame to players with power. While he does have some quickness into space, he can miss his target at times.

SUMMARY - Winters was a fun player to watch on tape because of his tenacity and willingness to compete on a play-by-play basis. He always finishes his assignment, and at times he will put smaller players into the ground, especially against the lesser competition he faced in the MAC. There are no concerns about his effort and functional strength as he displays great strength consistently. He has quick feet and gets set up quickly into blocking position, and he shows good lower body flexibility and a good, strong base where he gets his power. Winters shows exceptionally powerful hands when he gets locked on and his background as a wrestler really shows in this area. He has played at both tackle positions at Kent State, but he lacks the length to play tackle in the NFL, and his only move will be to guard at the next level. There are times when he allows his hands to get too high in pass protection, and it exposes his frame which will give the bigger, stronger players in the NFL the ability to push him back into the pocket. He can struggle with pure speed rushers, especially when he has to reset himself to take on a secondary move. As a player on the move, he is adequate at hitting targets in the second level and does a decent job of getting out in front of plays to pave the way for his teammates. Winters is ultra-competitive and flashes some real nasty components in his game, especially during blocks where he can drive with his lower body and toss defenders around with his hands. He looks to give everything he has, and will be an interesting player entering the NFL. He warrants consideration in the late part of the third-round by a team looking for a player who could develop into a nice piece on the offensive line in the future.

Scouting Report:
STRENGTHS - Watford has good athletic ability displaying good lower body flexibility and balance through the play. He has a higher cut frame with a thinner lower half, but he has the frame to add bulk without losing quickness. Watford looks particularly string as an in-line blocker as he is feisty and competitive. Out in space he has the athleticism and foot quickness to really make an impact in the second level. He can anchor well when he plays with a good, strong base and does a nice job of keeping his man in front of him. He has good snap quickness, as he shows the ability to get out if his stance and into position right away. He plays a powerful game, especially when he gets locked onto a defender as he can drive him out of the play and to the turf with powerful hands and strong arms. He plays with a real chip on his shoulder, and he can be seen delivering shots to anyone in his area code during the play. He attacks his opponent and plays whistle to whistle and is physically a very competitive player.

WEAKNESSES - Watford has very thin calves and carries a lot of weight above his waist, although he still has a somewhat lean body type. He has played left guard for the majority of his career and will stay at guard in the NFL. There are times when he will come out of his stance high and it allows defenders the ability to jolt him backwards. This is a problem as he has played a lower level of competition and he won't get away with it in the NFL. At times, his technique goes away when his athleticism takes over and he gets away with it because of the level of competition. Watford has no strength concerns with his current level of competition but the thin frame and smaller lower body might give teams a reason for concern in the NFL. Watford's punch can be inaccurate and it causes him to lunge into contact and get his upper body overextended over his lower body.

SUMMARY - Watford is an impressive physical specimen as he looks to be in great shape, but he has a lean frame and thin calves and needs to add bulk to hold his ground in the NFL. He is a good in-line blocker, showing the lower body strength to drive defenders out of the play with powerful hands and strong arms. He is equally adept at hitting targets out in space and it is here where his athleticism really shines through. When he plays with a strong athletic base he displays the ability to sink his hips and anchor at the point of attack. He has good foot quickness and chops his feet through contact, especially when driving players in the in-line game. He can get high out of his stance and this is an area he will have to improve coming into the NFL. He can get exposed against lesser competition because of this, and it will only get worse if he doesn't get this fixed. Another area that needs attention is in his technique. He has gotten away with poor technique at times because of his excellent athleticism against the lesser competition, but he needs to improve on his consistency with his technique going forward. Watford is an excellent competitor, willing to dish it out on a consistent level. He plays with real fire, tenacity and grit and doesn't shrink from contact or ever back down. If Watford can add 15 pounds of bulk and keep his foot quickness and athleticism, he could be one of the real surprises of this draft as some team will get a very good player later in the draft. He warrants consideration in the fourth-round because of his athleticism and desire to play a physical, fiery brand of football.

Scouting Report:
STRENGTHS - Mills has the prototypical bulk and length of an NFL lineman. He is a powerful man that gets a consistent push off the LOS on run plays and has the nasty demeanor NFL teams love. He is quick to get his hands out and consistently gets a strong inside fit, which allows him to sustain blocks to the whistle. When he plays with proper base and leverage he flashes the ability to recover and redirect against counter-moves.

WEAKNESSES - Mills is sluggish in space and does not display the QAB to play on the edge. While he was aggressive and physical early in games I evaluated, he seemed to wear down in the 2nd half of games and did not display great quickness. In pass protection he often steps with his inside foot first, and utilizes more of a backpedal than shuffle. This causes him to struggle with speed rushers on the edge, as well as aggressive bull rushers able to get into his frame before he can set. At times he gets too far out front of himself on run blocks, causing him to lose his balance and fall off blocks early.

SUMMARY - Jordan Mills turned scouts' heads during Senior Bowl practices, as he made an immediate impact with his physicality and desire to finish every play with his man on the ground. However, his film at Louisiana Tech was not as impressive, as he displayed poor conditioning and terrible footwork. In pass protection he does not shuffle to the edge properly and consistently struggled with speed rushers. He is an effective drive blocker on run plays, but is not a dependable blocker in space because of his limited change of direction ability. While much of his footwork concerns seem to be as much coaching as athletic limitations, he will likely need to slide inside to guard as a rookie, but could develop into a starter if he can improve his conditioning and technique.