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The Premier Lacrosse League will hold a four-round draft in April for graduating college seniors, according to an email sent from the league to college head coaches on Wednesday.

The email, obtained by Inside Lacrosse, gives details of a draft that has been a source of speculation since the league announced its players months ago, continuing with this past week’s release of team info and rosters.

“PLL head coaches will not only serves as coaches, but in many ways will act as a traditional professional sports General Managers when it comes to player personnel. Notably, the head coaches will have complete control of their draft board. Our coaches have been tracking the exceptional talent coming out of college lacrosse this year, and, with the draft, they will have the opportunity to select the players they believe will have an immediate impact on their clubs,” said the email, which was sent by PLL Head of Lacrosse Josh Sims.

The inaugural draft will be held in April, with the coaches gathered at NBC Sports studios in Stamford, Conn. The email said details will be announced about where to watch in the days leading up to the draft.

“Following the draft (and pending NCAA eligibility restrictions), athletes that are selected will have the opportunity to join team rosters and participate in training camp which is set to take place just before Memorial Day weekend,” the email said.

“It’s important to note that your athletes may not commit to any professional league until their collegiate eligibility is up, so being drafted by another league prior to the PLL Draft does not restrict them from being drafted by and playing in the PLL.”

The Major League Lacrosse Collegiate Draft will be held Saturday at the NASCAR Hall of Fame. It is held on the off day of the Crowne Lacrosse Classic, which will feature Cornell, Jacksonville, Penn State and Towson.