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 / 32
NFL mock draft: Free agency, trades change first-round projection
1. Las Vegas Raiders – Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana
1 / 32
NFL mock draft: Free agency, trades change first-round projection
1. Las Vegas Raiders – Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana
2 / 32
NFL mock draft: Free agency, trades change first-round projection
2. New York Jets – Arvell Reese, LB/DE, Ohio State
3 / 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.)
8 / 32
NFL mock draft: Free agency, trades change first-round projection
8. New Orleans Saints – Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State
9 / 32
NFL mock draft: Free agency, trades change first-round projection
9. Kansas City Chiefs – Makai Lemon, WR, USC
10 / 32
NFL mock draft: Free agency, trades change first-round projection
10. Cincinnati Bengals – Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State
11 / 32
NFL mock draft: Free agency, trades change first-round projection
11. Miami Dolphins – Francis Mauigoa, OT/G, Miami (Fla.)
12 / 32
NFL mock draft: Free agency, trades change first-round projection
12. Dallas Cowboys – Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU
13 / 32
NFL mock draft: Free agency, trades change first-round projection
13. Los Angeles Rams (from Atlanta Falcons) – Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon
14 / 32
NFL mock draft: Free agency, trades change first-round projection
14. Las Vegas Raiders (from Baltimore Ravens) – Olaivavega Ioane, G, Penn State
15 / 32
NFL mock draft: Free agency, trades change first-round projection
15. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Keldric Faulk, DE, Auburn
16 / 32
NFL mock draft: Free agency, trades change first-round projection
16. New York Jets (from Indianapolis Colts) – Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State
17 / 32
NFL mock draft: Free agency, trades change first-round projection
17. Detroit Lions – Spencer Fano, OT/G, Utah
18 / 32
NFL mock draft: Free agency, trades change first-round projection
18. Minnesota Vikings – S Dillon Thieneman, Oregon
19 / 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.)
21 / 32
NFL mock draft: Free agency, trades change first-round projection
21. Pittsburgh Steelers – Omar Cooper Jr., WR, Indiana
22 / 32
NFL mock draft: Free agency, trades change first-round projection
22. Los Angeles Chargers – Caleb Banks, DT, Florida
23 / 32
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
25 / 32
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
27 / 32
NFL mock draft: Free agency, trades change first-round projection
27. San Francisco 49ers – Caleb Lomu, OT, Utah
28 / 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&M
31 / 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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When is the 2026 NFL Draft?
Date:Â Thursday, April 23 (first round)
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Updated 2026 NFL Draft order after Maxx Crosby trade fell through