Sentence examples for showcase draft from inspiring English sources

That makes this a showcase draft for the N.F.L., not an obscure one like so many others".

The lack of suspense leading to Harper's selection did not put a damper on the league's effort to showcase the draft, which for decades was held as a conference call behind the scenes, not a red-carpet spectacle in front of television cameras.

NASHVILLE — A high school senior named Pedro Alvarez went to bat during a major league draft showcase at Yankee Stadium three springs ago.

With six McDonald's all-Americans and as many as six candidates to be drafted in this year's N.B.A. draft, Kentucky showcased the dominance that had been its hallmark all season.

The league held a combine, similar to the one in which college football hopefuls showcase their skills for N.F.L. scouts, and a draft earlier this month in Austin, Tex.

The combine is a showcase for college players hoping to improve their draft stock by working out for — and more important, submitting to interviews by — coaches and general managers.

The clips released to coincide with Administrative Professionals' Day – Kevin baffled by the phone, botching the tea run, eagerly drafting inappropriate logos (think busty ghosts) – brilliantly showcase the gender flip that is one of the movie's key USPs.

Ramsey is a tall defensive back who makes himself seem even taller with incredible leaping ability that he showcased with a 41.5-inch vertical leap at the draft combine.

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And the Dolphins are expected to keep using the Wildcat formation, which has been a showcase not only for Ronnie Brown, but also for the No. 1 overall draft pick Jake Long.

Then, for some, it came almost by default with Oden – chosen over him by Portland with the No1 draft pick – confined to surgical wards and street clothes rather than showcasing his wares on the court.