Sentence examples for before draft from inspiring English sources

But before draft night, Fisher's story, like that of his alma mater, was one of being overlooked.

Some of those who were considered "draft dodgers" avoided serving by burning draft cards, refusing to appear before draft boards or fleeing the country.

I think Thompson will rise before draft day and could sneak into the first round, but whichever team gets him will still be acquiring a ton of value.

Last year, Houston quarterback David Carr was sacked so many times -- 76, an N.F.L. record -- that it inspired a commercial before draft day mocking the Texans' offensive line.

The sum of the scores on these tests is considered predictive of athletic performance, and every year some college player's stock shoots up before draft day because it is suddenly discovered that he can run, say, 4.4 seconds in the forty-yard dash as opposed to 4.6 seconds.

In recent years, the team selecting first identified its pick at least a week before draft day, signed him to a contract the night before, made the pick, then watched him stroll across the stage, hold up the team's jersey and grin as cameras clicked and lights flashed.

The Jets were interested in him before drafting their own rookie quarterback, Mark Sanchez.

That's where the preliminary votes are taken, before drafts of opinions are circulated.

Principals and assistant principals observe teachers in the classroom before drafting evaluations.

She said the agency would consider the residents' views before drafting a final plan.

They will interview officials at Tokyo Electric, as well as Japanese nuclear regulators, before drafting a preliminary report next month.