Draftable

/ˈdræftəbəl/ adjective

Definition

Capable of being drafted; eligible or suitable to be selected in a draft, particularly in sports.

Etymology

From 'draft' plus the suffix '-able,' meaning 'capable of being.' Modern usage primarily applies to sports draft eligibility.

Kelly Says

In sports, declaring yourself 'draftable' is a calculated career decision—young athletes must weigh immediate professional entry against college experience, a tension that creates million-dollar game-theory decisions every year.

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