Ledge
noun
- a narrow horizontal surface projecting from a wall, cliff, draft ranking, or other surface.
Entry drafts in sport are often described using the word above, ledge. Going down the draft board there exist certain points where the quality of prospect decreases significantly, and thus creates a “ledge”. Though a relatively arbitrary term in this context, it logically deduces that in order to secure yourself the best prospect possible, it’s best to situate yourself above as many ledges as you can.
Take the 2016 NHL Draft for instance.