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four opt-outs (Ja'Marr Chase, Penei Sewell, Micah Parsons and Rashawn Slater) were drafted in the top 13 picks in 2021. They've combined for 16 Pro Bowl appearances.

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Top-13 pick despite 2020 opt-out; 16 combined Pro Bowls in class

Slater was one of four 2020 COVID-19 opt-outs drafted in the top 13 picks in 2021 (along with Ja'Marr Chase, Penei Sewell, and Micah Parsons). The group has combined for 16 Pro Bowl appearances, demonstrating that opting out did not harm draft stock or professional success; the NFL was not bothered by the season off.

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