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

The accomplishments of the fathers or uncles of those draftees loom large. — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026

Logan Webb had to stop throwing harder and focus on the movement of his pitches, becoming an All-Star as a high school draftee when peers such as Brady Aiken or Tyler Kolek — the top two picks of the 2014 draft — didn’t make the majors at all. — Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 12 July 2026

This was the first opportunity to see 2026 NBA draftees Christian Anderson and Hannes Steinbach in action, signaling the start of an era minus previous mainstays LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges. — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026

Aside from the two 2026 draftees, UConn fans will also get a chance to watch 2024 Final Four Most Outstanding Player Tristen Newton, who had a stellar season in the NBA G League last year and is looking to make the Houston Rockets roster. — Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 8 July 2026

Bruins’ draftee and fellow Minnesotan Cooper Simpson, who tore it up with the USHL Youngstown Phantoms (34-40-74 in 61 games), is also headed to Grand Forks. — Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 5 July 2026

Four years after the Juan Soto trade, the two former Padres draftees have helped Washington return to relevance. — Danielle Allentuck, Washington Post, 4 July 2026

None of the state’s previous four draftees completed that path. — Idaho Statesman, 1 July 2026

The Hawks’ recent draftees start Summer League action this weekend too. — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 29 June 2026