• The AFL conducted its college draft today
• The Raiders made fullback George Wilson out of Alabama their first pick, in the sixth round, having traded away their first five picks
• Defensive tackles Jim Norris and Joe Novsek were slated to start in tomorrow's game against the Chargers
• Riley Morris and Dalva Allen were to start at defensive end
• Prior to the draft, the Raiders traded their 14th-round selection to the Texans for one or more players to be named later