nondrafted
Skipped by selectors
Nondrafted describes someone not selected in a draft—most often an athlete who wasn't chosen in a league's formal selection process but signed as a free agent: Several nondrafted players made the final roster.
The term also applies to those not conscripted for military service during periods of compulsory enrollment.
Bearing no signature
- free agentUnsigned professional seeking employment
- tryoutCompetitive evaluation for selection
- walk-onSmall nonspeaking role
- rookieInexperienced newcomer
prospect · practice squad · minor league · combine · scouting · contract · roster · developmental
Non-military person
- exemptNot subject to
- deferredSet aside until later
- unenlistedNot in military service
- volunteerUnpaid willing participant
peacetime · selective service · registration · lottery · conscription · enlistment · reserve · ineligible
unsigned
Bearing no signature
- free agentUnsigned professional seeking employment
- tryoutCompetitive evaluation for selection
- walk-onSmall nonspeaking role
rookie · prospect · practice squad · minor league · combine · scouting · contract · roster · developmental · overlooked
civilian
Non-military person
- exemptNot subject to
- deferredSet aside until later
- unenlistedNot in military service
volunteer · peacetime · selective service · registration · lottery · conscription · enlistment · reserve · ineligible · stateside
nondrafteddrafted
Enlisted by requirement
conscripted · inducted · called up · mobilized · levied
nondrafteddrafted
Enlisted by requirement
selected · lottery pick · picked · draft pick · chosen
draft, drafted, drafting, drafts, draftee, drafter, drafty, draftsman, draftsmanship