as in conscripts
a person forced or required to enroll in military service
the massive mobilization required draftees to be rushed through training
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Recent Examples of draftees
The Dolphins had a decent, although not necessarily strong 2025 draft class despite the fact all seven draftees got playing time last season, and five made at least one start.
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Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2026
Only 2020 draftees Anfernee Jennings and Mike Onwenu have been with the franchise for longer than the 31-year-old veteran.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
For players like Boutte and slot receiver DeMario Douglas, 2023 draftees who were around for both of New England’s 4-13 clunkers, this run has been especially rewarding.
—Zack Cox, Hartford Courant, 4 Feb. 2026
If draftees declined to serve, they could be imprisoned.
—Eve Fairbanks, The Dial, 27 Jan. 2026
Of the eight teams to play in that round, only two had more draftees from that same time frame (from the 2019 draft forward).
—Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Biggers and Ewers were the only draftees who didn’t begin the season with a starting spot, or a prominent role, and when the Dolphins began the season struggling to defend the run because Kenneth Grant and Jordan Phillips struggled massively, Biggers’ frustration grew.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 13 Dec. 2025
Below him on the depth chart, recent draftees and an intriguing undrafted free agent are beginning to gather momentum for their careers.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Dec. 2025
Those guys are important Poles draftees.
—Kevin Fishbain, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2026
Only 2020 draftees Anfernee Jennings and Mike Onwenu have been with the franchise for longer than the 31-year-old veteran.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
For players like Boutte and slot receiver DeMario Douglas, 2023 draftees who were around for both of New England’s 4-13 clunkers, this run has been especially rewarding.
—Zack Cox, Hartford Courant, 4 Feb. 2026
If draftees declined to serve, they could be imprisoned.
—Eve Fairbanks, The Dial, 27 Jan. 2026
Of the eight teams to play in that round, only two had more draftees from that same time frame (from the 2019 draft forward).
—Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Biggers and Ewers were the only draftees who didn’t begin the season with a starting spot, or a prominent role, and when the Dolphins began the season struggling to defend the run because Kenneth Grant and Jordan Phillips struggled massively, Biggers’ frustration grew.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 13 Dec. 2025
Below him on the depth chart, recent draftees and an intriguing undrafted free agent are beginning to gather momentum for their careers.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Dec. 2025
Those guys are important Poles draftees.
—Kevin Fishbain, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for draftees
Noun
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In fact, in many cases, Russian forces appear to be using conscripts as live test subjects for experimental systems such as this new suit.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Jan. 2026
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Rehabs throughout South Africa are full of white ex-conscripts.—
Eve Fairbanks,
The Dial,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Five transfers, seven high school recruits — and 24 guys coming back for another go-round.—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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The team has an area-high five players who rank among the top recruits in Dallas-Fort Worth for the Class of 2027.—
Myah Taylor,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Draftees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draftees. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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