predraft

adj

1. (not-comparable)Occurring before or in preparation for a draft.

   “Magid, who represents several professional football players, lobbied for Thomas to be included in a predraft all-star game called Texas vs. The Nation.”

verb

1. To pull fibers slightly out of the top or roving prior to spinning.

   “Most cotton is sold as top, requiring only predrafting prior to spinning.”

2. To prepare to write the draft of a document, by means of research, discussion, etc.

   “[…] when predrafting the Berlin foreign minister's statement […]”