2023 NFL Draft First-Round Fifth-Year Options: Full Breakdown of Exercised and Declined Picks

The NFL draft’s first round is filled with promise, but three years later, teams face a critical decision: whether to exercise a player’s fifth-year option. This choice often serves as a performance litmus test, though exceptions—like Lions linebacker Jack Campbell’s above-market valuation—do occur.

For the 2023 first-round class, the fifth-year option outcomes are now finalized. Notably, the Dolphins lost their pick as part of penalties stemming from the Tom Brady/Sean Payton tampering scandal. In total, 22 of the 31 eligible 2023 first-rounders had their fifth-year options exercised, while nine saw theirs declined. Two players—Bijan Robinson and Jaxon Smith-Njigba—have since signed long-term extensions.

2023 First-Round Fifth-Year Options: Full List

• 1. Quarterback Bryce Young, Panthers – $25.904 million (Exercised)
• 2. Quarterback C.J. Stroud, Texans – $25.904 million (Exercised)
• 3. Linebacker Will Anderson Jr., Texans – $21.512 million (Exercised; later signed a three-year, $150 million extension)
• 4. Quarterback Anthony Richardson, Colts – $22.483 million (Not exercised)
• 5. Cornerback Devon Witherspoon, Seahawks – $21.161 million (Exercised)
• 6. Offensive tackle Paris Johnson Jr., Cardinals – $19.072 million (Exercised)
• 7. Defensive end Tyree Wilson, Saints (traded from Raiders) – $14.475 million (Not exercised)
• 8. Running back Bijan Robinson, Falcons – $11.323 million (Exercised; later signed a long-term deal)
• 9. Defensive tackle Jalen Carter, Eagles – $27.127 million (Exercised)
• 10. Offensive tackle Darnell Wright, Bears – $19.072 million (Exercised)
• 11. Offensive tackle Peter Skoronski, Titans – $19.072 million (Exercised)
• 12. Running back Jahmyr Gibbs, Lions – $14.293 million (Exercised)
• 13. Defensive end Lukas Van Ness, Packers – $14.475 million (Exercised)
• 14. Offensive tackle Broderick Jones, Steelers – $19.072 million (Not exercised)
• 15. Edge rusher Will McDonald IV, Jets – $14.475 million (Exercised)
• 16. Cornerback Emmanuel Forbes Jr., Rams – $12.633 million (Not exercised)
• 17. Cornerback Christian Gonzalez, Patriots – $18.119 million (Exercised)
• 18. Linebacker Jack Campbell, Lions – $21.925 million (Not exercised)
• 19. Defensive tackle Calijah Kancey, Buccaneers – $15.451 million (Exercised)
• 20. Wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seahawks – $23.852 million (Exercised; later signed a four-year, $168.6 million extension)
• 21. Wide receiver Quentin Johnston, Chargers – $18 million (Exercised)
• 22. Wide receiver Zay Flowers, Ravens – $27.298 million (Exercised)
• 23. Wide receiver Jordan Addison, Vikings – $18 million (Exercised)
• 24. Cornerback Deonte Banks, Giants – $12.633 million (Not exercised)
• 25. Tight end Dalton Kincaid, Bills – $8.162 million (Exercised)
• 26. Defensive tackle Mazi Smith, Jets (traded from Cowboys) – $13.391 million (Not exercised)
• 27. Offensive tackle Anton Harrison, Jaguars – $19.072 million (Exercised)
• 28. Defensive end Myles Murphy, Bengals – $14.475 million (Not exercised)
• 29. Defensive tackle Bryan Bresee, Saints – $13.391 million (Exercised)
• 30. Edge rusher Nolan Smith Jr., Eagles – $13.752 million (Exercised)
• 31. Defensive end Felix Anudike-Uzomah, Chiefs – $14.475 million (Not exercised)