predraft

American

[pree-draft] / ˌpriˈdræft /

adjective

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

adverb

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

verb (used with object)

predrafted, predrafting

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

Example Sentences

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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 could go through the predraft process and return to college armed with an evaluation from NBA personnel folks.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2024

It’s a predraft approach that works for the Rams.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2024

McLaughlin said he chose Denver because he was impressed by running backs coach Lou Ayeni in his predraft interview and he wanted to learn from Payton.

From Washington Times • Aug. 23, 2023

He’d broken his leg his rookie campaign, played a full schedule in 2019-20, then had his predraft season shortened to 24 games by the pandemic.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 20, 2022

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