The team announced they had acquired the signing rights to the Chargers' 12th-round draft pick, Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Terry Baker out of Oregon State. Baker had also been selected in the first round of the NFL draft by the Rams. Raiders general manager Wes Fry wouldn't say what the team had to give up in return.

The team's sixth-round draft pick, Alabama fullback George Wilson, signed with the Colts.