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.
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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:
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NFL mock draft: First-round projection after Trent McDuffie trade
1. Las Vegas Raiders – Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana
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NFL mock draft: First-round projection after Trent McDuffie trade
1. Las Vegas Raiders – Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana
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NFL mock draft: First-round projection after Trent McDuffie trade
2. New York Jets – OLB/DE David Bailey, Texas Tech
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NFL mock draft: First-round projection after Trent McDuffie trade
3. Arizona Cardinals – OLB/DE Arvell Reese, Ohio State
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NFL mock draft: First-round projection after Trent McDuffie trade
