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draftable

draftable

1 4.9
Can be chosen in a sports or military draft
  • adjective
  • /ˈdræftəbl/
  • US
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  • South Florida has put a few players into the league recently, but don't really have anyone considered a definite draftable player; perhaps defensive lineman Cory Grissom, who looks like an NFL player and has made a number of splash plays.
  • draftable player

Examples

  • Other than that, not really a powerhouse in terms of draftable prospects for the 2013 NFL draft.

    Blog text (16)

  • His family had already gone to Switzerland months before, while he, as a draftable man, could not.

    Fiction book (1995)

  • CB David Amerson - He looks to rebound his stock into draftable range as he takes on Clemson's talented WR corps.

    Blog text (33)

  • He impressed the scouts at the combine and is likely to be a draftable player this year.

  • Many talented athletes in college football are considered draftable options by NFL teams.

  • The coach evaluated several draftable players before making his final selections for the team.

Synonyms

recruitable
vsdraftable
1 4.0

Someone others can ask to join a job, team, or study

is made available through an official allocation rather than active hiring
selectable
vsdraftable
4.2

Can be chosen for a team or job because of skill

is chosen by an official allocation process rather than by merit

Antonyms

ineligible
26 5.0

Not allowed to do or get something because of the rules

Surface Forms

draftable positive

Morphology

draftable = draft (semi-transparent) = draft + able

While 'draft' + 'able' is clear, the specific context of eligibility for selection in a draft may not be immediately obvious to all learners.

Etymology

Draftable comes from draft meaning 'a selection made by drawing or choosing' and the ending -able meaning 'can be'. So, draftable means a person 'can be chosen in a draft', as in sports or military selection.