undrafted

[uhn-draft-id]

adjective

1. Sports.,  not under contract with a specific team.

2. (especially of legislation) not yet put in written form.

3. not conscripted for military service.

Example Sentences

The 27-year-old has a player option worth $14.9 million next year but will likely test free agency after vastly outperforming his initial four-year, $53.8-million contract awarded when he was an undrafted free agent.

From Los Angeles Times

Ford, 29, began his career with the Seattle Seahawks in 2018 as an undrafted free agent out of Texas.

From Los Angeles Times

Undrafted rookie linebacker Shaun Dolac and veteran linebacker Troy Reeder are among other players expected to make an impact on special teams.

From Los Angeles Times

The connection between Jim Harbaugh and Payton dates to 1987 when Harbaugh was a first-round pick of the Chicago Bears, and — after NFL players went on strike that season — Payton, undrafted out of Eastern Illinois, was quarterback of Chicago’s replacement team.

From Los Angeles Times

Wax, an undrafted free agent, earned a roster spot with an outstanding preseason, recording 18 tackles, two sacks and a forced fumble.

From Los Angeles Times