Ravens Keep 14th Overall Pick After Backing Out of Maxx Crosby Trade

Baltimore still has 11 picks in the 2026 NFL Draft after deciding not to trade its first-rounder.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 2:04am

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The Baltimore Ravens were close to trading their 2026 first-round pick and next year's pick to the Las Vegas Raiders for pass rusher Maxx Crosby, but they ultimately backed out of the deal. Now the Ravens are still holding the 14th overall selection, their highest pick in the last decade. With a new head coach in Jesse Minter, the Ravens have a lot of options to improve their roster through the draft, especially on the offensive and defensive lines.

Why it matters

The Ravens' decision to keep their first-round pick gives them more flexibility to address key needs on the offensive and defensive lines after an 8-9 season in 2025. With 11 total picks, including four in the fifth round, the Ravens have a chance to significantly upgrade their roster through the draft.

The details

The Ravens were close to trading their 2026 first-round pick and next year's pick to the Raiders for pass rusher Maxx Crosby, but they ultimately backed out of the deal. Now Baltimore still owns the 14th overall selection, which is their highest pick in the last decade. The Ravens have 11 total picks in this year's draft, including four in the fifth round, giving them plenty of options to improve their roster, especially on the offensive and defensive lines after a down year in 2025.

  • In March, the Ravens were close to trading their 2026 first-round pick and next year's pick to the Raiders for Maxx Crosby.
  • The Ravens ultimately backed out of the Crosby trade deal.

The players

Jesse Minter

The new head coach of the Baltimore Ravens.

Eric DeCosta

The general manager of the Baltimore Ravens.

Maxx Crosby

A pass rusher for the Las Vegas Raiders that the Ravens were close to trading for.

Lamar Jackson

The starting quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens.

Derrick Henry

The starting running back for the Baltimore Ravens.

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What they’re saying

“We're excited to have the pick this year at No. 14. We think we're going to get a really good player.”

— Eric DeCosta, General Manager, Baltimore Ravens

“I definitely think that it's a great draft for that. There's a lot of talent on both sides of the line of scrimmage.”

— Jesse Minter, Head Coach, Baltimore Ravens

What’s next

The Ravens will hold the 14th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft and have 11 total selections to address their roster needs, especially on the offensive and defensive lines.

The takeaway

The Ravens' decision to back out of the Maxx Crosby trade gives them more flexibility in the 2026 NFL Draft to find impact players to help them bounce back from an 8-9 season. With 11 picks, including four in the fifth round, the Ravens have a chance to significantly upgrade their roster through the draft.