The AFL conducted the authorized version of its college draft today. The Raiders, with the worst record in the league at 2-9, had the first overall pick and chose North Carolina State quarterback Roman Gabriel. Gabriel said he had no preference between the NFL and the AFL and would pick the team that gave him the best deal.

With their second round pick, the Raiders chose Arkansas halfback Lance Alworth who had been selected by the Chargers in the clandestine draft in mid-November.