The NFL Draft is just days away as the Las Vegas Raiders make their preparations to presumptively select Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the first overall pick on Thursday night in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

The Raiders, led by general manager John Spytek and head coach Klint Kubiak, are hoping to make a significant leap forward in their first season together. While we’re here, this is a great time to identify the cornerstone pieces of the roster ahead of the draft. Some of these names are obvious, while others may spell debate as we look at the stars of the franchise.

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