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2015 NFL Draft Day 2: Jay Gruden Presser

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

Matt Jones:

Gruden on RB Matt Jones: "He's a downhill-type runner.