Draftnik

A draftnik is a person who studies professional sports leagues drafts.¹ Draftnik activities can include watching game footage of upcoming prospects and discussing mock draft rankings.² The term is most often used in reference to the NFL draft and was coined in the mid-1980s after the draft was first televised by ESPN.

The first draftniks are typically considered to be Joel Buchsbaum and Mel Kiper Jr.³

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References

Tanier, Mike (25 February 2012). "Draftniks: Ever the Experts and Always on the Clock". The Fifth Down. Retrieved 16 June 2026.
Spadaro, Dave (February 8, 2015). "A Draftnik's Dream Comes True". Philadelphia Eagles. Retrieved 16 June 2026.
Mel Kiper Jr embodies a dream of every NFL Draftnik Archived September 24, 2008, at the Wayback Machine, Sports Illustrated, retrieved March 30 2009.

[1] Tanier, Mike (25 February 2012). "Draftniks: Ever the Experts and Always on the Clock". The Fifth Down. Retrieved 16 June 2026.

[2] Spadaro, Dave (February 8, 2015). "A Draftnik's Dream Comes True". Philadelphia Eagles. Retrieved 16 June 2026.

[Mel_Kiper_Jr-3] Mel Kiper Jr embodies a dream of every NFL Draftnik Archived September 24, 2008, at the Wayback Machine, Sports Illustrated, retrieved March 30 2009.

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