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