2015 NFL Draft Day 2: Jay Gruden Presser

Preston Smith:

Gruden on @PrestonSmith91: "great versatility ... lined up all over the defensive front." Calls him an "explosive player" at OLB position.

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) May 2, 2015

Jay Gruden praises Preston Smith's versatility, athleticism. Will start out as OLB in #Redskins base 3-4 defense.

— Tom Schad (@Tom_Schad) May 2, 2015

Gruden says Smith's transition to OLB should be smooth because he's so athletic. Says at pro day he caught ball like a tight end.

— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) May 2, 2015

Gruden says Preston Smith will have to come in, compete w Trent Murphy for playing time but that in some packages they could play together

— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) May 2, 2015

Trent Murphy:

"Both those guys are very similar—Trent and Preston," Gruden said. "They are both very versatile players. Trent has put on some weight; he might be able to play defensive end. Both of those guys will play a lot of football, I can promise you that."

Matt Jones:

Gruden on RB Matt Jones: "He's a downhill-type runner." Said of visit: "We liked his attitude, passion for football."

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) May 2, 2015

Gruden loves Matt Jones' smash mouth, physical running style. A theme for #Redskins. "The tougher, the better," Gruden said.

— Tom Schad (@Tom_Schad) May 2, 2015

Trading down:

Gruden on getting up 10 total picks after trade: "There's still a lot of players left that can help us." #SkinsDraft

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) May 2, 2015

Alfred Morris:

Gruden says Alfred Morris remains the guy, but that Jones will help spell him.

— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) May 2, 2015

Gruden: "Alfred won’t be affected, he’s still the running back" after Jones drafted.

— Rich Tandler (@Rich_TandlerCSN) May 2, 2015