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