Synonyms of draftee

draftee

noun

as in conscript

a person forced or required to enroll in military service

the massive mobilization required draftees to be rushed through training

Synonyms & Similar Words

• conscript
• recruit
• inductee
• rookie
• levy
• selectee

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• volunteer
• enlistee

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of draftee

Having said that, a large number of Grier draftees are fueling this rebuild. — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026

Rose is one of three 2026 draftees on the initial AFL rosters, along with the Cubs’ Myles Bailey (second round, compensation pick) and the Giants’ Dalton Wentz (16th round). — Keith Law, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

From players with some NHL experience like forwards Kenny Connors and Jared Wright to 2026 draftees such as center Liam Levebvre, defenseman Adam Goljer and goalie Yegor Rybkin, Kings fans can get a glimpse of the near and more distant future alike. — Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 7 Sep. 2026

The Warriors brought back almost every major rotation player from last season’s team, with the only newcomers until this week being draftees Yaxel Lendeborg and Lajae Jones. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 27 Aug. 2026

The 49ers have been aching to develop a draftee into a star, and Stribling might be their best shot since drafting Purdy in 2022. — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Last year’s Dolphins team blamed most of the early season struggles (2-7 start) on the draftees playing prominent roles in 2025. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2026

Coleman Borthwick is among the 2026 draftees building up at the Peoria Sports Complex. — Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026

With the deadline now passed for any MLB draftees to decide on signing or returning to school, the picture for Georgia baseball’s roster ahead of the 2027 season is much clearer. — Hunter Delauder, AJC.com, 29 July 2026