The deadline for teams to exercise 2026 fifth-year options for 2022 first-round picks is May 1.

If a player's option is picked up, they will be under contract through the 2026 season.

If a player's option is declined, they will be eligible for free agency following the 2025 season.

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2022 Draft Class Fifth-Year Option Tracker:

PickTeamPlayerPosition5th-Yr ValueExercised
1Jacksonville JaguarsTravon WalkerEDGE$14.8 millionYes
2Detroit LionsAidan HutchinsonEDGE$20.9 millionYes
3Houston TexansDerek Stingley Jr.CBExtensionExtension
4New York JetsSauce GardnerCB$20.2 millionYes
5New York GiantsKayvon ThibodeauxEDGE$14.8 millionYes
6Carolina PanthersIkem EkwonuOL$17.6 millionYes
7New York GiantsEvan NealOL$16.7 millionNo
8Atlanta FalconsDrake LondonWR$16.8 millionYes
9Seattle SeahawksCharles CrossOL$17.6 millionYes
10New York JetsGarrett WilsonWR$16.8 millionYes
11New Orleans SaintsChris OlaveWR$15.5 millionYes
12Detroit LionsJameson WilliamsWR$15.5 millionYes
13Philadelphia EaglesJordan DavisDL$12.9 millionYes
14Baltimore RavensKyle HamiltonS$18.6 millionYes
15Philadelphia Eagles (Texans)Kenyon GreenOL$16.7 millionTBD
16Philadelphia Eagles (Commanders)Jahan DotsonWR$16.8 millionNo
17Los Angeles ChargersZion JohnsonOL$17.6 millionTBD
18Tennessee TitansTreylon BurksWR$15.5 millionNo
19New Orleans SaintsTrevor PenningOL$16.7 millionNo
20Cleveland Browns (Steelers)Kenny PickettQB$22.1 millionNo
21Kansas City ChiefsTrent McDuffieCB$13.6 millionYes
22Green Bay PackersQuay WalkerLB$14.8 millionTBD
23Dallas Cowboys (Bills)Kaiir ElamCB$12.7 millionTBD
24Dallas CowboysTyler SmithOL$21.3 millionYes
25Baltimore RavensTyler LinderbaumOL$23.4 millionNo
26New York JetsJermaine Johnson IIEDGE$13.4 millionYes
27Jacksonville JaguarsDevin LloydLB$14.8 millionNo
28Green Bay PackersDevonte WyattDL$13.9 millionTBD
29New England PatriotsCole StrangeOL$16.7 millionTBD
30Kansas City ChiefsGeorge KarlaftisEDGE$15.2 millionYes
31Cincinnati BengalsDaxton HillS$12.7 millionYes
32Philadelphia Eagles (Vikings)Lewis CineSNot EligibleNot Eligible

Fifth-year option values from Over The Cap.

When is the deadline for exercising the fifth-year option?

May 1 is the deadline for teams to exercise the fifth-year option on 2022 first rounders.

How many players had their fifth-year option picked up?

17 2022 first-round picks have had their fifth-year option picked up as of April 30.

Which players had their fifth-year option picked up?

  • Travon Walker, EDGE, Jaguars – $14.8 million
  • Aidan Hutchinson, EDGE, Lions – $20.9 million
  • Sauce Gardner, CB, Jets – $20.2 million
  • Kayvon Thibodeaux, EDGE, Giants – $14.8 million
  • Ikem Ekwonu, OT, Panthers – $17.6 million
  • Drake London, WR, Falcons – $16.8 million
  • Charles Cross, OT, Seahawks – $17.6 million
  • Garrett Wilson, WR, Jets – $16.8 million
  • Chris Olave, WR, Saints – $15.5 million
  • Jameson Williams, WR, Lions – $15.5 million
  • Jordan Davis, DL, Eagles – $12.9 million
  • Kyle Hamilton, S, Ravens – $18.6 million
  • Trent McDuffie, CB, Chiefs – $13.6 million
  • Tyler Smith, OL, Cowboys – $21.3 million
  • Jermaine Johnson II, EDGE, Jets – $13.4 million
  • George Karlaftis, EDGE, Chiefs – $15.2 million
  • Dax Hill, DB, Bengals – $12.7 million

*No. 3 overall pick Derek Stingley Jr. signed a three-year, $90 million extension in March 2025. 

Which players had their fifth-year option declined?

  • Evan Neal, OL, Giants
  • Jahan Dotson, WR, Eagles
  • Treylon Burks, WR, Titans
  • Trevor Penning, OL, Saints
  • Kenny Pickett, QB, Browns
  • Tyler Linderbaum, C, Ravens
  • Devin Lloyd, LB, Jaguars

*No. 32 overall pick Lewis Cine is not eligible for a fifth-year option.