draftnik

American

[draft-nik] / ˈdræft nɪk /

noun

plural

draftniks

Sports. a person who studies professional sports league drafts as a hobby or professionally as a reporter or analyst.

Example Sentences

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Sorry, that’s too hot of a take for a recovering draftnik.

From Washington Post • Apr. 28, 2021

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

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

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