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Here's the 2026 NFL Draft order after the Maxx Crosby trade fell apart

March 11, 2026 5 min read views
Here's the 2026 NFL Draft order after the Maxx Crosby trade fell apart
Story byHere's the 2026 NFL Draft order after the Maxx Crosby trade fell apartJoe Rivera, USA TODAYWed, March 11, 2026 at 12:46 AM UTC·2 min read

It truly is March Mad-Maxx-ness.

The Las Vegas Raiders and Baltimore Ravens had an agreement that would have sent star pass rusher Maxx Crosby to Baltimore for a pair of first-round picks in 2026 and 2027. The "had" is the keyword in this case.

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On March 10, the eve of free agency, the deal fell apart, leaving both teams and Crosby in an awkward spot. It also pushes the 2026 NFL Draft order back to an earlier iteration.

With the Raiders no longer receiving a first-round pick for Crosby this season, they're back to just a single selection in the first round this upcoming draft. That pick, the No. 1 overall selection, will likely be Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza when the first round of the draft gets underway in April.

The Ravens also get a first-round pick back, which will be much needed for Baltimore to infuse some more young talent following a disappointing 8-9 season.

Here's how the NFL draft order looks after the Crosby deal fell through:

1. Las Vegas Raiders – Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana2. New York Jets – Arvell Reese, LB/DE, Ohio State

3. Arizona Cardinals – David Bailey, OLB/DE, Texas Tech

4. Tennessee Titans – Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame

5. New York Giants – Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State

6. Cleveland Browns – Monroe Freeling, OT, Georgia

7. Washington Commanders – Rueben Bain Jr., DE, Miami (Fla.)

8. New Orleans Saints – Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State

9. Kansas City Chiefs – Makai Lemon, WR, USC

10. Cincinnati Bengals – Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State

11. Miami Dolphins – Francis Mauigoa, OT/G, Miami (Fla.)

12. Dallas Cowboys – Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU

13. Los Angeles Rams (from Atlanta Falcons) – Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon

14. Las Vegas Raiders (from Baltimore Ravens) – Olaivavega Ioane, G, Penn State

15. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Keldric Faulk, DE, Auburn

16. New York Jets (from Indianapolis Colts) – Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State

17. Detroit Lions – Spencer Fano, OT/G, Utah

18. Minnesota Vikings – S Dillon Thieneman, Oregon

19. Carolina Panthers – Kadyn Proctor, OT/G, Alabama

20. Dallas Cowboys (from Green Bay Packers) – Akheem Mesidor, DE, Miami (Fla.)

21. Pittsburgh Steelers – Omar Cooper Jr., WR, Indiana

22. Los Angeles Chargers – Caleb Banks, DT, Florida

23. Philadelphia Eagles – Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson

24. Cleveland Browns (from Jacksonville Jaguars) – Denzel Boston, WR, Washington

25. Chicago Bears – Peter Woods, DT, Clemson

26. Buffalo Bills – T.J. Parker, DE/OLB, Clemson

27. San Francisco 49ers – Caleb Lomu, OT, Utah

28. Houston Texans – Max Iheanachor, OT, Arizona State

29. Kansas City Chiefs (from Rams) – Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee

32. Denver Broncos - KC Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M

31. New England Patriots – Cashius Howell, OLB, Texas A&M

32. Seattle Seahawks – Colton Hood, CB, Tennessee

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NFL mock draft: Free agency, trades change first-round projection

1. Las Vegas Raiders – Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana1 / 32

NFL mock draft: Free agency, trades change first-round projection

1. Las Vegas Raiders – Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana2 / 32

NFL mock draft: Free agency, trades change first-round projection

2. New York Jets – Arvell Reese, LB/DE, Ohio State3 / 32

NFL mock draft: Free agency, trades change first-round projection

3. Arizona Cardinals – David Bailey, OLB/DE, Texas Tech

4 / 32

NFL mock draft: Free agency, trades change first-round projection

4. Tennessee Titans – Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame

5 / 32

NFL mock draft: Free agency, trades change first-round projection

5. New York Giants – Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State

6 / 32

NFL mock draft: Free agency, trades change first-round projection

6. Cleveland Browns – Monroe Freeling, OT, Georgia

7 / 32

NFL mock draft: Free agency, trades change first-round projection

7. Washington Commanders – Rueben Bain Jr., DE, Miami (Fla.)

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NFL mock draft: Free agency, trades change first-round projection

8. New Orleans Saints – Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State

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NFL mock draft: Free agency, trades change first-round projection

9. Kansas City Chiefs – Makai Lemon, WR, USC10 / 32

NFL mock draft: Free agency, trades change first-round projection

10. Cincinnati Bengals – Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State

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NFL mock draft: Free agency, trades change first-round projection

11. Miami Dolphins – Francis Mauigoa, OT/G, Miami (Fla.)

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NFL mock draft: Free agency, trades change first-round projection

12. Dallas Cowboys – Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU

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NFL mock draft: Free agency, trades change first-round projection

13. Los Angeles Rams (from Atlanta Falcons) – Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon

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NFL mock draft: Free agency, trades change first-round projection

14. Las Vegas Raiders (from Baltimore Ravens) – Olaivavega Ioane, G, Penn State

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NFL mock draft: Free agency, trades change first-round projection

15. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Keldric Faulk, DE, Auburn

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NFL mock draft: Free agency, trades change first-round projection

16. New York Jets (from Indianapolis Colts) – Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State

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NFL mock draft: Free agency, trades change first-round projection

17. Detroit Lions – Spencer Fano, OT/G, Utah

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NFL mock draft: Free agency, trades change first-round projection

18. Minnesota Vikings – S Dillon Thieneman, Oregon19 / 32

NFL mock draft: Free agency, trades change first-round projection

19. Carolina Panthers – Kadyn Proctor, OT/G, Alabama

20 / 32

NFL mock draft: Free agency, trades change first-round projection

20. Dallas Cowboys (from Green Bay Packers) – Akheem Mesidor, DE, Miami (Fla.)

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NFL mock draft: Free agency, trades change first-round projection

21. Pittsburgh Steelers – Omar Cooper Jr., WR, Indiana22 / 32

NFL mock draft: Free agency, trades change first-round projection

22. Los Angeles Chargers – Caleb Banks, DT, Florida

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NFL mock draft: Free agency, trades change first-round projection

23. Philadelphia Eagles – Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson

24 / 32

NFL mock draft: Free agency, trades change first-round projection

24. Cleveland Browns (from Jacksonville Jaguars) – Denzel Boston, WR, Washington

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NFL mock draft: Free agency, trades change first-round projection

25. Chicago Bears – Peter Woods, DT, Clemson

26 / 32

NFL mock draft: Free agency, trades change first-round projection

26. Buffalo Bills – T.J. Parker, DE/OLB, Clemson

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NFL mock draft: Free agency, trades change first-round projection

27. San Francisco 49ers – Caleb Lomu, OT, Utah28 / 32

NFL mock draft: Free agency, trades change first-round projection

28. Houston Texans – Max Iheanachor, OT, Arizona State

29 / 32

NFL mock draft: Free agency, trades change first-round projection

29. Kansas City Chiefs (from Rams) – Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee

30 / 32

NFL mock draft: Free agency, trades change first-round projection

32. Denver Broncos - KC Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M31 / 32

NFL mock draft: Free agency, trades change first-round projection

31. New England Patriots – Cashius Howell, OLB, Texas A&M

32 / 32

NFL mock draft: Free agency, trades change first-round projection

32. Seattle Seahawks – Colton Hood, CB, Tennessee

2026 NFL draft order

Here's how the 2026 NFL Draft order stacks up after the Maxx Crosby trade fell through:

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  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. Baltimore Ravens: 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

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Updated 2026 NFL Draft order after Maxx Crosby trade fell through

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