Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Maxx Crosby

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 24, 2026

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 Oakland Raiders in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL Draft after playing college football at Eastern Michigan University. He is known for his relentless motor and consistent performance on the defensive line.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2015: College Football Career Begins

In 2015, Maxx Crosby began his college football career at Eastern Michigan, the only college to offer him a scholarship.

2019: NFL Debut and First Career Sack

In 2019, Maxx Crosby debuted in the NFL season opener against the Denver Broncos and recorded his first career sack against the Chicago Bears.

2019: Crosby Drafted by the Raiders

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

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, marking his second anniversary of becoming sober.

2024: Rynearson Stadium Field Renamed

In 2024, the playing field at Rynearson Stadium was renamed "Crosby Field" after Crosby donated $1 million to the program.

March 5, 2025: Contract Extension

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

April 14, 2025: Assistant GM for EMU Football

On April 14, 2025, Crosby was hired as the assistant general manager for the Eastern Michigan University football program, making him the first active NFL player to hold a college football personnel position.

March 7, 2026: Agreed Trade to Ravens

On March 7, 2026, the Raiders and the Baltimore Ravens mutually agreed to trade Crosby to Baltimore in exchange for the Ravens' first-round selections in the 2026 and 2027 NFL draft.

2027: Ravens' Draft Pick

In 2027, The Raiders were supposed to receive the Ravens' first-round selection in the NFL draft as part of a trade agreement for Maxx Crosby. However, the trade was nullified due to Crosby's failed physical.