2017 NFL Draft Presser: Jay Gruden talks about this year’s Redskins draft class

Gruden says Samaje Perine is a "physical runner" who can also be a special teams player as well. Notes his toughness as a strength.

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) April 29, 2017

Gruden likes Perine's size and physicality, says he's a good leader and also can contribute on special teams.

— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) April 29, 2017

#Redskins HC Jay Gruden: "You feel his prescence when he's running the football" on RB Samaje Perine. Says Nicholson is fast.

— Chris Russell (@Russellmania621) April 29, 2017

"We definitely sided towards the attitude and the size," Gruden says about defensive picks.

— Nora Princiotti (@NoraPrinciotti) April 29, 2017

Gruden talks about size, speed and leadership as a common theme of this year's draft picks.

— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) April 29, 2017

#Redskins HC Jay Gruden: "We feel like we did a good job" Says coaches had a lot of input.

— Chris Russell (@Russellmania621) April 29, 2017

Gruden says he feels good about the QBs on the roster and didn't feel a need to draft one. Could sign a UFA for rookie camp.

— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) April 29, 2017

No nose tackle selected, but Gruden says he thinks the group here being underrated by the outside world. #Redskins

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) April 29, 2017

Gruden says TE Jeremy Sprinkle can be a pass-catch threat & a good blocker for the #Redskins. "He's a big guy who can do both."

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) April 29, 2017

Gruden says they plan on using Harvey-Clemons as a dime linebacker. And he sees Hosley as a nickelback/corner type.

— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) April 29, 2017

Gruden staying away from Cousins contract talk other than to say, "We want you. Please sign."

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) April 29, 2017

#Redskins HC Jay Gruden on Matt Jones: "He's here" but does not mean that he is being pushed out with addition of Perine.

— Chris Russell (@Russellmania621) April 29, 2017