Silver Minings: Raiders draft QB Skylar Thompson in NFL.com Mock Draft

Photo by Nick Tre. Smith/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesThe Las Vegas Raiders spent the past two seasons deploying a great quarterback room. While Marcus Mariota kept the controversy with the nation, he was one of the best backup options in football.

Heading into the draft, the depletion of the position is evident. Nick Mullins and Garrett Gilbert would not scare any opponents or add additional value if the quarterback went down. The Raiders don't have a high amount of competition there either.

With the draft on the horizon, the mock drafts are revving up quickly. NFL.com writer Chad Reuter took the opportunity to release his latest seven-round mock draft. After taking defensive tackle Otito…