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

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

His fellow draftee and defensive lineman Alfred Collins will likely need a little more time to recover from shoulder surgery. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 25 July 2026

As in years past, the Phillies will slow-play all of their draftees. — Matt Gelb, New York Times, 24 July 2026

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