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NFL teams have been given the final numbers for the four different salary tiers for the 5th year options of the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft class. The window to begin exercising fifth-year options for players from the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft class began January 9th and closes a week after the NFL Draft on May 2nd.
The rules have changed a bit since the last collective bargaining agreement, as a player’s fourth- and fifth-year base salary becomes fully guaranteed once their fifth-year option is picked up. In the past, teams could still release players before locking in those base salaries. Playing time and Pro Bowl nods can also help a player see more money tacked onto their base salary if their option is picked up.
The different salary tiers based on playing time and Pro Bowl nods are below:
Fifth-year option totals for 2020 first-round picks have been distributed to teams. Here are the numbers for the four different categories—deadline to pick up the options is the week after the draft. pic.twitter.com/T0r91eEUvl
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) February 7, 2023
But, you can check out each draft pick and how much they will be owed if their team ends up picking up their option here.
Players eligible for fifth-year option in 2022
5th year option
| 2020 pick | Name | Team | POS | 5th yr option |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 pick | Name | Team | POS | 5th yr option |
| 1 | Joe Burrow | Bengals | QB | $29,504,000 |
| 2 | Chase Young | Commanders | EDGE (DE) | $17,452,000 |
| 3 | Jeff Okudah | Lions | CB | $14,362,000 |
| 4 | Andrew Thomas | Giants | LT (OL) | $21,172,000 |
| 5 | Tua Tagovailoa | Dolphins | QB | $25,382,000 |
| 6 | Justin Herbert | Chargers | QB | $29,504,000 |
| 7 | Derrick Brown | Panthers | IDL (DT) | $13,192,000 |
| 8 | Isaiah Simmons | Cardinals | LB | $11,369,000 |
| 9 | C.J. Henderson | Panthers | CB | $14,362,000 |
| 10 | Jedrick Wills | Browns | LT (OL) | $21,172,000 |
| 11 | Mekhi Becton | Jets | RT (OL) | $20,239,000 |
| 13 | Tristan Wirfs | Buccaneers | RT (OL) | $18,244,000 |
| 14 | Javon Kinlaw | 49ers | IDL (DT) | $12,245,000 |
| 15 | Jerry Jeudy | Broncos | WR | $19,071,000 |
| 16 | A.J. Terrell | Falcons | CB | $15,724,000 |
| 17 | CeeDee Lamb | Cowboys | WR | $17,991,000 |
| 18 | Austin Jackson | Dolphins | RT (OL) | $21,172,000 |
| 20 | K'Lavon Chaisson | Jaguars | EDGE (DE) | $7,114,000 |
| 21 | Jalen Reagor | Vikings | WR | $19,071,000 |
| 22 | Justin Jefferson | Vikings | WR | $19,743,000 |
| 23 | Kenneth Murray | Chargers | LB | $9,954,000 |
| 24 | Cesar Ruiz | Saints | RG (OL) | $21,172,000 |
| 25 | Brandon Aiyuk | 49ers | WR | $20,639,000 |
| 26 | Jordan Love | Packers | QB | $21,770,000 |
| 27 | Jordyn Brooks | Seahawks | LB | $11,369,000 |
| 28 | Patrick Queen | Ravens | LB | $11,369,000 |
| 30 | Noah Igbinoghene | Dolphins | CB | $14,362,000 |
| 32 | Clyde Edwards-Helaire | Chiefs | RB | $7,525,000 |