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2015 NFL Draft: Oakland Raiders’ Way Too Early 7-Round Mock

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2015 NFL Draft: Oakland Raiders' Way Too Early 7-Round Mock

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At 0-10, it's certain that the Oakland Raiders will be on the clock early on draft day. In fact, the Raiders have a great shot of landing the No. 1 overall pick. Who do the Raiders take? Here's a look at not only the No. 1 pick, but who the Raiders may take in every round.

*The Raiders will send a pick in the later rounds to the Seahawks to complete the Matt Flynn trade. The exact round has not yet been determined.

Round 1: Randy Gregory (DE-Nebraska)

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Round 1: Randy Gregory (DE-Nebraska)

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With Derek Carr playing well enough to start next season, this pick will come down to the two highly-rated defensive ends; Randy Gregory and Leonard Williams. Gregory gets the nod due to his upside and experience in a 4-3 scheme. He's only played two years at the FBS level, but he's already shown an ability to play at a high level. He'll need to get stronger and better in the run game, but Gregory has the potential to be a dominant pass rusher.

Round 2: Cameron Erving (OL-Florida State)

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Round 2: Cameron Erving (OL-Florida State)

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If Derek Carr is going to be the QB of the future for the Raiders, he's going to need protection. He's only been sacked 11 times this season, but the Raiders need some long-term flexibility on the offensive line. That's where Erving comes in. A three-year starter at left tackle, Erving moved to center for the Miami game and will finish out the year there. He can start right away and play wherever the Raiders need him most.

Round 3: Tevin Coleman (RB-Indiana)

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Round 3: Tevin Coleman (RB-Indiana)

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Darren McFadden and Maurice Jones-Drew are not long-term answers at RB; Tevin Coleman can be. Coleman has great vision and will find even the smallest amount of daylight. With no other threat on the Indiana offense, Coleman has faced crowded boxes all season, yet he's gained over 100 yards in nine of 10 games and over 200 yards three times. He's the nation's second-leading rusher and would open up play-action for Carr and the Raiders.

Round 4: Quinshad Davis (WR-North Carolina)

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Round 4: Quinshad Davis (WR-North Carolina)

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Quinshad Davis hasn't played as well as he did last season, but this would be a typical Raiders pick. Davis has decent size, speed and tons of potential. He was suffering from a leg injury this summer and has only caught 29 passes for 365 yards so far this season. His production has dropped each year over the last three seasons, but he should have a great combine. That would catch the attention of the silver and black.

Round 5: Phillip Dorsett (WR-Miami)

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Round 5: Phillip Dorsett (WR-Miami)

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In selecting Phillip Dorsett, the Raiders get another weapon for Derek Carr. Dorsett has blazing speed and knows how to make plays with the ball in his hands. He's only 5-foot-10 and has trouble with physical defenders, but put him in motion to give him space and Dorsett becomes very dangerous. His performance against Florida State proved that he can be successful against a secondary full of future NFL players.

Round 6: Deshazor Everett (CB-Texas A&M)

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Round 6: Deshazor Everett (CB-Texas A&M)

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Deshazor Everett has experience at both cornerback and safety. He's not someone who will start right away, but for a sixth-round pick, he brings great value. Besides being able to play multiple positions on defense, Everett would be an asset to special teams as well. With an aging secondary that is set to lose starting CB Tarell Brown to free agency, the Raiders will need someone like Everett.

Round 7: Jamon Brown (OT-Louisville)

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Round 7: Jamon Brown (OT-Louisville)

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At 6-foot-6 and close to 350 pounds, Jamon Brown would bring depth to the Raiders' offensive line. Brown is best suited as a guard in the NFL, but he could also see time at right tackle. His size allows him to dominate in the run game, but it has raised some concerns about his conditioning as well. Using a seventh-round pick on Brown gives the Raiders an opportunity to put him through the team's offseason conditioning program at a low cost.

Shawn Spencer is an NFL Draft writer for www.RantSports.com. Follow him on Twitter @Spencer_NFL, “Like” him on Facebook or add him to your network on Google.

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