draftnik
Americannoun
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draftniks
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Talk to any NFL draftnik and they'll tell you Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence is hands down going to be the No. 1 pick in the 2021 NFL Draft.
From Fox News ● Mar. 30, 2021
Or Wiggins could slip simply because everyone gets tired of agreeing on him, the victim of draftnik culture’s insatiable appetite for what’s-not-to-like.
From Slate ● Nov. 13, 2013
It would be a night only a hardcore draftnik could love, not for the casual fan to think much about.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 5, 2012
If you are a draftnik — someone who loves drafts regardless of the sport, drawn to the whole handshake-and-holding-up-a-new-jersey thing, all hearts filled with hope and promise — the next few days are nirvana.
From New York Times ● Jun. 23, 2011
Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN's original draftnik, cited multiple sources saying the Seahawks will not choose Clausen in the upcoming draft.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 7, 2010
Neither Clifford nor Nix are going to be players the draftniks debate after the season.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 17, 2022
Despite the unusual timing, this is an especially good year for draftniks and fans of aimless teams in need of franchise-level talent.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 26, 2021
The second selection by Las Vegas caught analysts flat-footed, however, as the team took Ohio State cornerback Damon Arnette, who many draftniks saw as a second-day player.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 24, 2020
Yet plenty teams erased him from their selection boards entirely and more than a few draftniks had Smith languishing until the fourth round.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 30, 2016
Following all of the Broncos' subsequent draft machinations requires enrolling in a night class for draftniks.
From Chicago Tribune ● Jan. 28, 2014
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