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Fifth-year option tracker for first-round picks from the 2020 NFL Draft

The deadline for NFL teams to exercise the fifth-year option on the rookie contracts for 2020 first-round picks is Tuesday, May 2. Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was the first from that class to have his option picked up.

Who's next?

Below are the 28 first-round picks from the 2020 draft eligible for fifth-year options and their statuses ahead of the deadline. Three first-round players from that class -- Henry Ruggs III (No. 12 overall), Damon Arnette (No. 19) and Isaiah Wilson (No. 29) -- are no longer in the league and, therefore, are not eligible for a fifth-year option. Jeff Gladney, the No. 31 overall pick in 2020 who played for both Minnesota and Arizona, tragically died in a car accident last May.

Pick
1
Cincinnati Bengals CIN · QB

The Bengals exercised Burrow's fifth-year option, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on April 25. Cincinnati later officially announced the move.

Pick
2
Washington Commanders WAS · DE

The Commanders declined to pick up Young's fifth-year option, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported on April 26.

Pick
3
Atlanta Falcons ATL · CB

NOTE: The Lions, who originally drafted Okudah, traded him to the Falcons on April 11.


Okudah is ineligible for the fifth-year option, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on May 1, because Detroit agreed to pay $1.5 million of the CB's 2023 salary as part of his trade to Atlanta.

Pick
4
New York Giants NYG · OT

The Giants exercised Thomas' option on May 2.

Pick
5
Miami Dolphins MIA · QB

Miami informed Tagovailoa on March 10 that it was exercising his fifth-year option, NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo reported.

Pick
6
Los Angeles Chargers LAC · QB

The Chargers exercised Herbert's fifth-year option on April 28, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported.

Pick
7
Carolina Panthers CAR · DT

Carolina exercised Brown's fifth-year option on May 1.

Pick
8
Arizona Cardinals ARI · ILB

The Cardinals are not picking up Simmons' fifth-year option, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on May 1.

Pick
9
Carolina Panthers CAR · CB

NOTE: The Jaguars, who originally drafted Henderson, traded him to the Panthers in September 2021.


Carolina is declining Henderson's fifth-year option, the team announced May 1.

Pick
10
Cleveland Browns CLE · OT

The Browns picked up Wills' fifth-year option, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported on May 1. Cleveland has since announced the news.

Pick
11
New York Jets NYJ · OT

New York is expected to decline Becton's option, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported on May 2.

Pick
13
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TB · OT

The Buccaneers exercised Wirfs' option on April 26.

Pick
14
San Francisco 49ers SF · DT

The 49ers are not exercising Kinlaw's fifth-year option, general manager John Lynch said on April 28.

Pick
15
Denver Broncos DEN · WR

Denver will pick up Jeudy's fifth-year option, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported May 1.

Pick
16
Atlanta Falcons ATL · CB

The Falcons exercised Terrell's fifth-year option on April 28, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported.

Pick
17
Dallas Cowboys DAL · WR

The Cowboys officially exercised Lamb's fifth-year option on April 20.

Pick
18
Miami Dolphins MIA · OT

Miami is expected to decline Jackson's option, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported on May 2.

Pick
20
Jacksonville Jaguars JAX · LB

Jacksonville is declining Chaisson's option, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on May 1.

Pick
21
Minnesota Vikings MIN · WR

NOTE: The Eagles, who originally drafted Reagor, traded him to the Vikings in August 2022.


Minnesota is expected to decline Reagor's option, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported on May 2.

Pick
22
Minnesota Vikings MIN · WR

The Vikings officially exercised Jefferson's fifth-year option on April 25.

Pick
23
Los Angeles Chargers LAC · ILB

The Chargers announced on April 28 that they will not exercise Murray's fifth-year option.

Pick
24
New Orleans Saints NO · C

New Orleans is declining Ruiz's fifth-year option, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on May 1, per a source.

Pick
25
San Francisco 49ers SF · WR

The 49ers exercised Aiyuk's fifth-year option on April 28, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported.

Pick
26
Green Bay Packers GB · QB

Love and the Packers agreed to terms on a new deal through 2024, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported on May 2. The extension is worth up to $22.5 million with $13.5 million guaranteed.

Pick
27
Seattle Seahawks SEA · ILB

Seattle is expected to decline Brooks' option, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported on May 2.

Pick
28
Baltimore Ravens BAL · OLB

The Ravens declined to exercise Queen's fifth-year option, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on May 1.

Pick
30
Miami Dolphins MIA · CB

Miami is expected to decline Igbinoghene's option, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported on May 2.

Pick
32
Kansas City Chiefs KC · RB

Kansas City is expected to decline Edwards-Helaire's option, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported on May 2.