Each of the past three years, Maxx Crosby has not only maintained his place among the best pass rushers in the game, he has been rising on the list of the top ten edge rushers.
Even with an injury marred 2024 season and thus his second lowest sack total of his career (7.5), the Raiders EDGE still saw his ranking among the league’s elite pass rushers. According to unnamed execs, coaches and scouts which ESPN spoke with, Crosby rose in this year’s rank from five last year to four this year. After having already risen one spot in each the the previous two years as well.
Crosby’s relentless energy shows up every Sunday. His 324 pressures since 2019 are more than any other player — by 40 pressures.
“Relentless motor, skilled rusher and never wants to leave the game,” an NFL coordinator said. “Keeps getting better and better.”
An ankle injury didn’t stop Crosby from recording 100% play time in nine of his 12 games played last season. He averaged 60.4 snaps per game, most among edge defenders.
Crosby’s lack of support up front only enhances his profile. While Crosby has 59.5 sacks since 2019, no other Raiders player has registered more than 10 during that span.
“For him to play at that high a level with that volume is incredible,” a high-ranking AFC personnel man said.
The full top five went like this:
- Myles Garrett
- TJ Watt
- Micah Parsons
- Maxx Crosby
- Nick Bosa
See the rest of the top ten edge rushers for 2025.
This article originally appeared on Raiders Wire: Raiders DE Maxx Crosby again rises up ranks according to coaches, execs