Ragnow's Fifth-Year Option Increases Due to Pro Bowl Nod

Frank Ragnow could be in line for a nice bump in pay on his fifth-year option following his Pro Bowl nod in 2020.

The selection of center Frank Ragnow has turned out quite well for Detroit's offensive line. 

Ragnow has improved significantly since he was selected with the No. 20 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. 

In 2020, he earned an overall PFF grade of 80.3, and didn’t allow a single sack all season. 

While in pass protection for 609 snaps, the emerging center only surrendered nine total pressures, and he earned a run-blocking grade above 80. 

According to the NFL Network, "The NFL reminded clubs today they have until May 3 to exercise fifth-year options on their first-round picks from the 2018 draft -- and the value of those options is based on performance, with players selected to 2+ Pro Bowls getting the 2021 franchise tag number."

Due to his Pro Bowl nod, Ragnow would be due for an increase in his fifth-year option salary, if a long-term agreement is not reached. 

Ragnow's Pro Bowl selection in 2020 would net him a raise to $12.66 million from $10.88 million.

Ragnow's Pro Bowl selection last year earns him a nice little fifth-year option bump from $10.88 million to $12.66 million. Have to imagine a long-term extension will be a priority next offseason. https://t.co/lLM6XpdicQ

— Justin Rogers | Detroit Football Network (@Justin_Rogers) March 10, 2021

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