drafted

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The so-called secondary draft, which was discontinued six years later, was specifically targeted toward winter high school graduates, junior college players, college dropouts and amateurs who had been previously drafted but did not sign.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

Japan's pacifist constitution that followed had been drafted "with the resolve that we must never again wage war or kill people", she said.

From Barron's • May 3, 2026

Traore is the first graduate of the UK-based NFL Academy to be drafted, having been selected by the Miami Dolphins with the 180th overall pick.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

Fernando Mendoza was drafted by the Las Vegas Raiders with the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL draft on Thursday night.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

“Besides. Do you remember one year when that player—Leeroy something—actually got drafted into the Stormchasers, even though he always just charged in and messed up his entire team’s play? My God, he was terrible.”

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu