undrafted
Americanadjective
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Sports. not under contract with a specific team.
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(especially of legislation) not yet put in written form.
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not conscripted for military service.
Example Sentences
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He was most proud of former running back Byron Ellis, who became an orthopedic surgeon, and receiver Brycen Tremayne, who walked on at Stanford, went undrafted and made the Carolina Panthers.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026
His absence Sunday left undrafted rookie Max Brosmer under center, and the shutout loss didn’t provide any confidence that the Vikings have any option left other than hoping that McCarthy improves.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 1, 2025
Landman, veteran Troy Reeder, second-year pro Omar Speights and rookie Shaun Dolac all were undrafted free agents.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 22, 2025
Nikko Reed, whom the Chargers signed as an undrafted free agent out of Oregon, got his “feet wet” two weeks ago against the Tennessee Titans before being thrust into action against Aaron Rodgers and Steelers.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 15, 2025
But after a brief, unremarkable turn as an undrafted free agent in the NFL, he realized his future lay in business, not on the field.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 15, 2025
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