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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Kudos to him for becoming the highest paid undrafted player in league history.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2026
He was an undrafted goaltender who had spent most of his career in the minors until the Hurricanes claimed him off waivers days before their 2025-26 season opener.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 15, 2026
Brandon Bussi, an undrafted goalie claimed off waivers, exemplifies the Hurricanes’ strategy of developing “misfit” players for their high-pressure system.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 15, 2026
Bell High in Hurst, Texas, Mauro played four seasons at Stanford before signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2014 as an undrafted free agent.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 29, 2026
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
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