draft order

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Draft order is the sequence in which teams select players in a sports draft, typically determined by the previous season's standings—worst teams pick first.

The term extends to fantasy sports leagues, where draft order may be randomized or decided by other methods.

We're drawing names to determine draft order tonight.

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