Jay Gruden Redskins Presser: NFL Draft, Jonathan Allen, Kirk Cousins trade rumors

WATCH LIVE: #Redskins HC Jay Gruden talks the first round of #2017NFLDraft.https://t.co/J5aJ131B6k pic.twitter.com/C2aMVR4Dhk

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) April 28, 2017

Gruden "there wasn't really anything about him NOT to like" ... "never in a million years expected him to be there. Wasn't a lot of debate"

— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) April 28, 2017

Gruden said "we're happy" about how the board played out. He likes Allen as a leader. Talked to Saban last week about him and felt good.

— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) April 28, 2017

Gruden on Allen's health: "We didn't have any concerns..." Checked it out thoroughly with his doctors and team doctors. "It's a no brainer."

— Brian McNally (@bmcnally14) April 28, 2017

Gruden: We didn't have any concerns about his [Allen] injuries. Dr. [James] Andrews said he was fine. #Redskins #HTTR

— Lake Lewis Jr (@LakeLewis) April 28, 2017

Gruden said the team was looking to upgrade defensive line and Jonathan Allen fits for #Redskins. "It's a great pick. It's a no-brainer."

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) April 28, 2017

Gruden: "This was something we needed to do... you talk about upgrading your defense, you've gotta take him high."

— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) April 28, 2017

Gruden called Allen and Allen said he blacked out. Gruden laughed and said "there was a long pause. I thought we got disconnected."

— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) April 28, 2017

Gruden said both the #Redskins and @jonallen93 were "equally excited" about his selection. Grew up a fan of the team.

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) April 28, 2017

Gruden: "He's the 17th pick of the draft. He'll contribute tomorrow. Right now."

— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) April 28, 2017

The Redskins didn't entertain any - any - calls about trading Cousins. "Not one call," Gruden says.

— Nora Princiotti (@NoraPrinciotti) April 28, 2017