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mock draft
/mɑk dræft/
Definition
1
A simulated or hypothetical player selection process that mimics an official sports draft, commonly used in American football (NFL) to predict team picks and scout potential.
2
An analytical exercise by fans, journalists, or experts forecasting draft outcomes, often shared online for debate and entertainment.
Examples
My mock draft nailed the first three picks, but then it veered into fantasy territory with a clown as MVP.
Analysts tweak their mock drafts weekly like obsessive barbers trimming a mullet.
The league's mock draft had fans raging in comment sections, convinced they could've done better blindfolded.
She entered a mock draft contest and finished last, proving even chaos has better strategy.