March 7, 2026

How the 2026 NFL Draft order looks after Maxx Crosby is dealt

It’s March Mad-Maxx-ness.

The Las Vegas Raiders put an end to one of the more tense trade sagas in recent seasons, with the team agreeing to trade star pass rusher Maxx Crosby to the Baltimore Ravens for two first-round picks, including one in 2026, per reports. The deal will become official on the first day of the new league year on Wednesday, March 11 at 4 p.m. ET.

The swapping of a forthcoming pick means the 2026 NFL Draft order has now been shaken up.

Las Vegas is now armed with two first-round picks in the draft, with mystery only surrounding one. Quarterback Fernando Mendoza is the presumptive No. 1 overall pick come the first round in April, leaving Vegas’ second first-rounder up to the imagination of fans and analysts as the draft nears.

That’s good news for the Raiders and maybe more for Mendoza: could Vegas target receiving help? Will it beef up the offensive line? Time will tell how the board falls, but more darts never hurt.

For now, here’s the new-look draft order following the Crosby trade:

2026 NFL Draft order

Here’s how the 2026 NFL Draft order stacks up following the Maxx Crosby trade:

  1. Las Vegas Raiders: 3-14 record; .538 strength of schedule
  2. New York Jets: 3-14, .552
  3. Arizona Cardinals: 3-14; .571
  4. Tennessee Titans: 3-14, .574
  5. New York Giants: 4-13; .524
  6. Cleveland Browns: 5-12, .486
  7. Washington Commanders: 5-12; .507
  8. New Orleans Saints: 6-11; .495
  9. Kansas City Chiefs: 6-11; .516
  10. Cincinnati Bengals: 6-11; .521
  11. Miami Dolphins: 7-10; .488
  12. Dallas Cowboys: 7-9-1; .438
  13. Los Angeles Rams (via Atlanta): 8-9; .495
  14. Las Vegas Raiders (via Baltimore): 8-9; .507
  15. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 8-9, .529
  16. New York Jets (via Indianapolis): 8-9; .540
  17. Detroit Lions: 9-8; .490
  18. Minnesota Vikings: 9-8; .514
  19. Carolina Panthers: 8-9, .522
  20. Dallas Cowboys (via Green Bay): 9-7-1; .483
  21. Pittsburgh Steelers: 10-7; .503
  22. Los Angeles Chargers: 11-6; .469
  23. Philadelphia Eagles: 11-6; .476
  24. Cleveland Browns (via Jacksonville): 13-4; .478
  25. Chicago Bears: 11-6; .458
  26. Buffalo Bills: 12-5, .471
  27. San Francisco 49ers: 12-5, .498
  28. Houston Texans: 12-5; .522
  29. Kansas City Chiefs (via Los Angeles Rams): 12-5, .526
  30. Denver Broncos: 14-3; .422
  31. New England Patriots: 14-3; .391
  32. Seattle Seahawks: 14-3; .498

When is the 2026 NFL Draft?

  • Date: Thursday, April 23 (first round)
  • Start time: 8 p.m. ET
  • Location: Pittsburgh

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