Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Maxx Crosby

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Maxx Crosby

Discover the career path of Maxx Crosby, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Maxx Crosby is a professional American football defensive end currently playing for the Las Vegas Raiders in the NFL. He was drafted by the Raiders (then Oakland Raiders) in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL Draft. Prior to his NFL career, Crosby played college football at Eastern Michigan University.

2015: College Football at Eastern Michigan

In 2015, Maxx Crosby began playing college football at Eastern Michigan.

2017: First-Team All-MAC Selection

In 2017, Maxx Crosby was selected first-team All-MAC for his performance in college football.

2018: All-MAC Recognition

In 2018, Maxx Crosby was selected first-team All-MAC for his performance in college football.

2019: NFL Debut and First Career Sack

In 2019, Maxx Crosby made his NFL debut for the Oakland Raiders and recorded his first career sack during Week 5 against the Chicago Bears.

2019: Drafted by the Oakland Raiders

In 2019, Maxx Crosby was selected by the Oakland Raiders in the fourth round of the NFL draft.

2019: Start of Pressures Statistic

Since 2019, Maxx Crosby's 324 pressures are 40 more than the next-closest player, Nick Bosa.

2021: Second-Team All-Pro Selection

In 2021, Maxx Crosby was named as a second-team All-Pro edge rusher by the Associated Press.

March 11, 2022: Contract Extension with the Raiders

On March 11, 2022, Maxx Crosby signed a four-year, $98.98 million contract extension with the Raiders.

2022: Ranked on NFL Top 100 Players

In 2022, Maxx Crosby was ranked 59th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

2023: Pro Bowl Honors and League Leading Tackles for Loss

In 2023, Maxx Crosby earned Pro Bowl honors and tied for the league lead with 23 total tackles for loss.

2023: Ranked on NFL Top 100 Players

In 2023, Maxx Crosby was ranked 17th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

2024: Ranked on NFL Top 100 Players

In 2024, Maxx Crosby was ranked 10th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

2024: Rynearson Stadium field renamed

In 2024, the playing field at Rynearson Stadium was renamed "Crosby Field" following a $1 million donation from Maxx Crosby.

March 5, 2025: Contract Extension and Highest-Paid Non-Quarterback

On March 5, 2025, Maxx Crosby signed a three-year $106.5 million contract extension, becoming the NFL's highest-paid non-quarterback at the time.

April 14, 2025: Assistant General Manager Position

On April 14, 2025, Maxx Crosby was hired as the assistant general manager for the Eastern Michigan University football program.

2025: Ranked on NFL Top 100 Players

In 2025, Maxx Crosby was ranked 22nd by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

March 7, 2026: Trade Agreement with Baltimore Ravens

On March 7, 2026, the Raiders and the Baltimore Ravens mutually agreed to trade Maxx Crosby to Baltimore.