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predraft

American  
[pree-draft] / ˌpriˈdræft /

adjective

  1. occurring or existing before a draft (especially in professional sports or the military).


adverb

  1. before a draft occurs (especially in professional sports or the military).

verb (used with object)

predrafted, predrafting
  1. to do the necessary research, consultation, etc., preparatory to drafting (a piece of legislation, proposal, etc.).

Example Sentences

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Another excerpt describes Williams as becoming enamored with the idea of playing for Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell after they had a predraft meeting.

From Los Angeles Times May 29, 2025

And then from San Diego, there’s only, like, 50 of us players that got invited to a predraft workout with the Orlando Guardians.

From Slate Jun. 1, 2024

He recently reconnected with Bennett and rekindled the predraft relationship he developed with the former Georgia star, Snead said.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 25, 2024

The 25-year-old former Tennessee quarterback who tore the ACL in his left knee less than five months ago has spent his predraft visits with teams explaining the complexity of the Volunteers’ seemingly simplistic spread offense.

From Washington Times Apr. 14, 2023

He’s been a little bored by the predraft process, which often features individual workouts and rarely game competition.

From Seattle Times Jun. 22, 2022

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