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Raiders draft 2016: Six positions in no need of attention ranked

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There are at least six positions on the Raiders that have no need to be addressed in the draft for the Raiders.

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Earlier we ranked the eight positions which the Raiders are most likely to look to add talent with their eight draft picks in this year's draft. Those results came from the recent 'What condition the position is in' series which also asked the fan's opinion on the status of each position.

Along with those positions which could either use an influx of talent, there are those positions which do not. Positions at which the Raiders are currently set for the upcoming season. Some positions may be considered on an elite level while others are simply strong enough for the team to look to other positions with their picks.

1. Quarterback

Starter: Derek Carr

Depth: Matt McGloin, Garret Gilbert

Condition: Strong

Fan vote: 83% Strong

Summary: Carr has the starting job on lock and McGloin is a dependable backup.

See the breakdown here

2. Punter

Starter: Marquette King

Depth: None

Condition: Strong

Fan Vote: None

Summary: King has improved every season in the NFL to become one of the top punters in the league last year. The Raiders extended him long term this offseason. They will likely add a camp leg at some point after the draft, but that's about it. There was no full breakdown and therefore no fan vote. But do we really need one?

3. Tight end

Starters: Clive Walford, Lee Smith

Depth: Mychal Rivera, Gabe Holmes

Condition: Strong

Fan vote: 68% Strong

Summary: Walford has a high ceiling, Smith is a grinder as a blocker, Rivera is an ideal secondary target, and Holmes has potential the Raiders like.

See the full breakdown here.

4. Offensive guard

Starters: Kelechi Osemele, Gabe Jackson

Depth: Jon Feliciano, Mitch Bell, Matt McCants

Condition: Strong

Fan vote: 89% Strong

Summary: Osemele and Jackson make up one of the best blocking duos in the league. They maybe add depth late, but could easily roll with what they currently have.

See the full breakdown here

5. Outside Linebacker

Starters: Khalil Mack, Bruce Irvin

Depth: Aldon Smith, Neiron Ball, Daren Bates, Jimmy Hall, Colton Underwood

Condition: Strong

Fan vote: 90% Strong

Summary: Mack is as elite as they come. Irvin was a great addition. Smith will make for an exciting pass rush upon his return in November. Ball is great depth. That being said, the Raiders love their outside linebackers, so they may grab one at some point anyway.

See the full breakdown here

6. Center

Starter: Rodney Hudson

Depth: Jon Feliciano

Condition: Stable

Fan vote: 50% Stable, 39% Strong

Summary: Hudson is a top NFL center. Feliciano can be a capable backup swing guard/center.

See the full breakdown here

ALSO SEE: Eight positions in need of draft attention ranked