Maxx Crosby

Crosby with the Oakland Raiders in his rookie season.

Crosby was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the fourth round (106th overall) of the 2019 NFL Draft.[8][9]

Crosby made his debut in week 1 against the Denver Broncos. In the game, Crosby made 6 tackles in the 24–16 win.[10] In week 5 against the Chicago Bears, Crosby recorded his first career sack on Chase Daniel in the 24–21 win.[11] In week 11 against the Cincinnati Bengals, Crosby sacked Ryan Finley four times, one of which was a strip sack that was recovered by teammate Maurice Hurst Jr. in the 17–10 win, earning AFC Defensive Player of the Week.[12] Crosby's four sacks in a game was the most sacks made by a Raider in a single game since 2015, when Khalil Mack recorded five sacks in a game against the Denver Broncos.[13] In week 17 against the Denver Broncos, Crosby sacked fellow rookie Drew Lock 1.5 times during the 15–16 loss.[14]

Crosby was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the team on August 6, 2020,[15] and was activated nine days later.[16]

In Week 3 against the New England Patriots, Crosby recorded his first two sacks of the season on Cam Newton during the 36–20 loss.[17] In Week 5 against the Kansas City Chiefs, Crosby recorded his first sack on reigning Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes during the 40–32 win.[18] In Week 17 against the Denver Broncos, Crosby sacked Drew Lock once and blocked two field goals during the 32–31 win.[19] Crosby was named the AFC Special Teams Player of the Week for his performance.[20]

In Week 1, Crosby recorded six tackles, two sacks, and two tackles for loss in a 33–27 win over the Ravens, earning AFC Defensive Player of the Week. In Week 6, Crosby recorded six tackles, 12 pressures, and a season-high three sacks in a 34–24 win over the Denver Broncos.[21] In week 18, Crosby again won AFC Defensive Player of the Week, registering two sacks, six tackles, three tackles for a loss, four quarterback hits, 11 pressures, and three passes defended against the Los Angeles Chargers.[22]

Crosby would set a number of personal bests in the 2021 season, including personal bests in passes defended (7) and quarterback hits (30), more than doubling his career totals up to that point in both statistics, and leading the Raiders in the latter statistic. Crosby also set personal bests for solo tackles, assisted tackles, and combined tackles.[23] Crosby was named second-team All-Pro by the AP.

On March 11, 2022, the two-year anniversary of becoming sober, Crosby signed a four-year, $98.98 million contract extension with the Raiders.[24]