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+ | An '''undrafted sportsperson''' or '''undrafted free agent''' is specific type of [[sportsperson]] who plays, or attempts to play, in a professional [[sports league]]. As a matter of technicality, every eligible person not selected in the league's [[draft (sports)|draft]], is considered an undrafted sportsperson. However, many of those players never attempt to sign with a [[Professional sports league organization|franchise]] or team. A number of undrafted sportspersons do pursue employment opportunities with their league of choice. As these players are all considered [[free agent|unrestricted free agents]], they are sometimes identified simply as an "undrafted free agent" and are free to sign with any team they choose. |
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Latest revision as of 20:28, 5 July 2011
An undrafted sportsperson or undrafted free agent is specific type of sportsperson who plays, or attempts to play, in a professional sports league. As a matter of technicality, every eligible person not selected in the league's draft, is considered an undrafted sportsperson. However, many of those players never attempt to sign with a franchise or team. A number of undrafted sportspersons do pursue employment opportunities with their league of choice. As these players are all considered unrestricted free agents, they are sometimes identified simply as an "undrafted free agent" and are free to sign with any team they choose.
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