Oakland Raiders’ Top Needs, Fits for 2015 NFL Draft to Build for the Future

The Oakland Raiders might not be positioned to compete for a Super Bowl in the very near future, but the team has the right pieces in place to potentially make a run a few years down the line.

The Raiders added cornerstone pieces to both the offense and the defense in last year's draft in quarterback Derek Carr and linebacker Khalil Mack, respectively. This offseason, the team added an experienced and respected head coach in Jack Del Rio.

While the Raiders would certainly like to add players that can bring an immediate impact, the focus in this year's draft should be on the future.

With this in mind, let's take a look at which needs Oakland should address to begin preparing for the long haul.

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