How to Use on draft in a Sentence

on draft

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  • Starting roles should be earned, not gifted based on draft status and skill sets.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Thornton assistant coach Richie Thompson was tuned in on draft night.
    — Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026
  • The Flyers’ prospect pool ranked eighth this past spring before the draft, and the team is fully stocked on draft picks over the next three years.
    — Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 28 June 2026
  • Their bond began on draft night in 2025, when Fashanu texted Membou to congratulate him.
    — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Buffalo acquired Zellweger for a second-round pick and prospect Anton Wahlberg in a trade with the Ducks on draft day.
    — Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 2 July 2026
  • And the player who crossed the stage on draft night in Detroit two years ago, bright-eyed with the world seemingly in front of him, became the first player from that draft’s first round to be released.
    — Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 30 June 2026
  • Over the last several years, the Edmonton Oilers have become less reliant on draft picks in talent procurement.
    — Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 12 July 2026
  • The third example occurred on draft night a few months ago when the Dolphins selected linebacker Jacob Rodriguez in the second round.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026
  • Expect coverage on draft strategy, trading, Panthers fantasy questions, and weekly start/sit articles that will keep you ahead of your league mates all season long.
    — Jonathan Rubin, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026
  • Road to Glory Legacy Scores do carry into Madden's Superstar mode on draft day, so something crosses over.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Booed on draft night in 2016 by fans who wanted Kris Dunn instead, Brown leaves Boston as the 10th-leading scorer in franchise history.
    — Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 2 July 2026
  • Tyler Nickel, Jack Kayil The Knicks did a ton of wheeling-and-dealing on draft night but selected Vanderbilt’s Tyler Nickel with the 47th pick.
    — Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 9 July 2026

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