In or out: Which fifth-year options were picked up from 2022 draft class

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The May 1 deadline to decide on fifth-year options for the 2022 NFL draft class has come and gone. There were 31 of 32 selections that needed to be made.

Of the 32 teams in the NFL, only 19 of those franchises had options to exercise due to selecting the player in the 2022 draft or by trading for one of the 32 selections. Players who did not get their fifth-year club option picked up will become unrestricted free agents following the 2025 season.

What is a fifth-year option?​

Per the collective bargaining agreement that was signed in 2020, teams can opt to exercise a fifth-year option on all rookie contracts for players selected in the fourth round. All other rookie contracts are four-year deals. The fifth-year option is a fully guaranteed contract based on four tiers per Over The Cap: Basic, playtime, a Pro Bowl selection, or multiple Pro Bowl selections.

In total, 19 fifth-year options from the 2022 NFL draft class were picked up, 12 options were declined, and one wasn't eligible. The full breakdown is as follows:

Every fifth-year option exercised​

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• Travon Walker, Jaguars
• Aidan Hutchinson, Lions
• Derek Stingley Jr., Texans
• Sauce Gardner, Jets
• Kayvon Thibodeaux, Giants
• Ikem Ekwonu, Panthers
• Drake London, Falcons
• Charles Cross, Seahawks
• Garrett Wilson, Jets
• Chris Olave, Saints
• Jameson Williams, Lions
• Jordan Davis, Eagles,
• Kyle Hamilton, Ravens
• Trent McDuffie, Chiefs
• Tyler Smith, Cowboys
• Jermaine Johnson, Jets
• Devonte Wyatt, Packers
• George Karalaftis, Chiefs
• Dax Hill, Bengals

Every fifth-year option declined​

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• Evan Neal, Giants
• Kenyon Green, Eagles
• Jahan Dotson, Eagles
• Zion Johnson, Chargers
• Treylon Burks, Titans
• Trevor Penning, Saints
• Kenny Pickett, Browns
• Quay Walker, Packers
• Kaiir Elam, Cowboys
• Tyler Linderbaum, Ravens
• Devin Lloyd, Jaguars
• Cole Strange, Patriots
• Lewis Cine, Eagles (Not eligible)

Which teams did not have a fifth-year option?​

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• Bills
• Dolphins
• Steelers
• Colts
• Broncos
• Raiders
• Commanders
• Bears
• Vikings
• Bucs
• Cardinals
• Niners
• Rams

This article originally appeared on Touchdown Wire: NFL contracts: '22 draft class fifth-year option exercised, declined

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