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Tracking the fifth-year option outlook for all 32 first-round picks of the 2013 NFL draft
Charles Robinson
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Mar 30, 2016, 8:08 PMThe season of NFL draft makeovers will soon be upon us. Now that teams are shaping up the talent pool, discussions are turning to first-round picks from the 2013 draft. Those 32 players are all subject to a team-controlled fifth-year option, which would add one season (in 2017) to their current deals. Franchises have until May 2 to notify players whether they intend to pick up the extra year or not.
Here’s a look at the 2013 first-round picks and where their option outlooks currently stand, along with the price tag for each player.
8. Tavon Austin, WR, Los Angeles Rams (5th Year: $12.2 million)
Outlook: The Rams have two players eligible for fifth-year options – Austin and linebacker Alec Ogletree.The key difference is Ogletree has a more palatable price ($8.3 million). Meanwhile, Austin’s $12.2 million salary would land him sixth in wide receiver pay in 2017 – more highly paid than true No. 1 receivers Larry Fitzgerald, Jeremy Maclin, Jordy Nelson and others. That’s a lofty perch for a player who has been an offensive utility piece rather than a true No. 1. Austin simply hasn’t proven valuable enough to justify taking the injury risk on a pricey fifth-year option.
Likelihood option is picked up: Low. The Rams have all but said they would like to find a way to sign Austin to a contract extension. While that’s the case for many players facing big fifth-year price tags, this effort is more likely an indicator that the Rams are approaching Austin’s fourth season as the last in his contract.30. Alec Ogletree, LB, Los Angeles Rams (5th Year: $8.3 million)
Outlook: Ogletree appeared to be taking a step forward last season as a run defender before breaking his leg. Now the Rams will move him to inside linebacker to shore up the loss of James Laurinaitis. The staff feels like he’ll thrive in that role.
Likelihood option is picked up: High. Rams head coach Jeff Fisher all but said the team will be picking up Ogletree’s fifth-year option if a contract extension can’t be worked out first.
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