Oakland Raiders Mock Draft 2015: Completing the Roster

Sep 13, 2014; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes wide receiver Phillip Dorsett (4) makes a catch in front of Arkansas State Red Wolves defensive back Money Hunter (27) during the first half at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Round, 2: Phillip Dorsett

Phillip Dorsett is the deep threat that can come in and make this whole the offense work. Averaging over 24 yards per catch per at Miami, Dorsett will to scare defenses to death with that speed. Carr had 21 touchdown passes to 12 interceptions in 2014 but his quarterback rating was only 76.6.

That’s because he only averaged 5.4 yards per attempt, due to most of his passes being in the 5.4-yard range. The fast Raiders receivers were either injured, (Rod Streater) never got a real shot (Brice Butler) or were ruined by the coaching staff (Denarius Moore). Dorsett gives the Carr a chance to complete more passes down the field and stretch the defense.

And that opens up things underneath, giving receivers room to run after the catch on short passes. Opposing defenses will also be a little reluctant to put that eighth man in the box to stop Murray on running plays. McKenzie has a chance to do something that legendary Raiders owner Al Davis never could do—find the next Cliff Branch.

Next: Round, 3