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

Jacksonville may have picked up steals with their first four picks, but all four were drafted miles ahead of where they sat on most pre-draft rankings.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 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

He also appreciated that he wasn't in any danger of being drafted into the German Army.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple