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2015 NFL Draft: Oakland Raiders Seven-Round Mock, Final Edition

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The 2015 NFL Draft is nearly upon us, and the Oakland Raiders are desperately looking to make a few serious upgrades to their roster. With the No. 4 pick in the draft, there’s certainly some potential to land a player capable of making an immediate impact.

So what will the Raiders do with their seven available picks? Using FanSpeak’s Mock Draft Simulator, I’ve put together my final take on what will happen this weekend.

Round 1: Leonard Williams, DT, USC

Round 1: Leonard Williams, DT, USC Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
This would be a dream come true for the Raiders. They already landed arguably the top talent of the 2014 NFL Draft in Khalil Mack, and Williams would give them arguably the top talent of the 2015 NFL Draft. What more could a rebuilding team like Oakland want out of the No. 4 overall pick?

This would be a dream come true for the Raiders. They already landed arguably the top talent of the 2014 NFL Draft in Khalil Mack, and Williams would give them arguably the top talent of the 2015 NFL Draft. What more could a rebuilding team like Oakland want out of the No. 4 overall pick?

Round 2: Jaelen Strong, WR, Arizona State

Round 2: Jaelen Strong, WR, Arizona State Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
After grabbing Williams in the first round, the Raiders address their biggest need here. They haven’t had a true No. 1 receiver for years, but drafting Strong would change of all that. He’s a big, physical receiver who can develop into a go-to target for young quarterback Derek Carr.

After grabbing Williams in the first round, the Raiders address their biggest need here. They haven’t had a true No. 1 receiver for years, but drafting Strong would change of all that. He’s a big, physical receiver who can develop into a go-to target for young quarterback Derek Carr.

Round 3: Quinten Rollins, CB, Miami (OH)

Round 3: Quinten Rollins, CB, Miami (OH) Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Oakland has a number of promising young cornerbacks on the roster, but you can never have too much talent in coverage. Rollins is an exciting athlete who is still learning how to play football, but has the upside to develop into a true playmaker on the outside for the Raiders.

Oakland has a number of promising young cornerbacks on the roster, but you can never have too much talent in coverage. Rollins is an exciting athlete who is still learning how to play football, but has the upside to develop into a true playmaker on the outside for the Raiders.

Round 4: Daryl Williams, OT, Oklahoma

Round 4: Daryl Williams, OT, Oklahoma Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
The Raiders have always struggled to field a quality offensive line, and that likely won’t change in 2015. However, adding a big body like Williams will certainly help. He’s a devastating force at right tackle who can push the incumbents or step into a starting role at right guard.

The Raiders have always struggled to field a quality offensive line, and that likely won’t change in 2015. However, adding a big body like Williams will certainly help. He’s a devastating force at right tackle who can push the incumbents or step into a starting role at right guard.

Round 5: Javorius Allen, RB, USC

Round 5: Javorius Allen, RB, USC Getty Images
Despite their offseason additions, the Raiders could still use another body at running back. Allen is an exciting option, because he would bring versatility and well-rounded play to the Oakland backfield. Teamed up with Latavius Murray, Allen could give the Raiders an exciting one-two punch in the running game.

Despite their offseason additions, the Raiders could still use another body at running back. Allen is an exciting option, because he would bring versatility and well-rounded play to the Oakland backfield. Teamed up with Latavius Murray, Allen could give the Raiders an exciting one-two punch in the running game.

Round 6: Cody Prewitt, FS, Ole Miss

Round 6: Cody Prewitt, FS, Ole Miss Getty Images
Charles Wodson isn’t going to be around forever. That’s why drafting a player like Prewitt would be a smart move. Although it’s unlikely the Ole Miss product will last until the sixth round, Prewitt has the coverage abilities and confidence in run support to be the heir apparent at free safety.

Charles Wodson isn’t going to be around forever. That’s why drafting a player like Prewitt would be a smart move. Although it’s unlikely the Ole Miss product will last until the sixth round, Prewitt has the coverage abilities and confidence in run support to be the heir apparent at free safety.

Round 7: Anthony Chickillo, DE, Miami (FL)

Round 7: Anthony Chickillo, DE, Miami (FL) Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
You can never have too much defensive end talent in the NFL, and Chickillo is an interesting one. The former Hurricane has an excellent motor and work ethic, which helps him make up for his lack of elite physical tools. He’s your typical overachiever, and could bring quality depth to the Raiders’ front four.

You can never have too much defensive end talent in the NFL, and Chickillo is an interesting one. The former Hurricane has an excellent motor and work ethic, which helps him make up for his lack of elite physical tools. He’s your typical overachiever, and could bring quality depth to the Raiders’ front four.

Calvin Cress is a writer for RantSports.
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