Over the last couple of days, we have learned how the league views the Las Vegas Raiders heading into the 2026 NFL season.While the Raiders are not viewed as a competitive team overall, that does not mean there are no star players at specific positions. On Tuesday, ESPN's Jeremy Fowler released information from conversations around the league about how league executives rank the top-10 pass rushers in the NFL. Here is where Las Vegas' Maxx Crosby was listed.Fowler's ThoughtsAug 23, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) against the Arizona Cardinals during a preseason NFL game at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"The battle really began at number three between Houston's Will Anderson Jr. and Las Vegas' Maxx Crosby," Fowler said. "Which got me to thinking, 'What would Baltimore's defense look like with Maxx Crosby?' I know they negated the trade because of the knee issue they were concerned about. But talking to people around the league on Crosby, there is such deep respect.""He's number four as a pass rusher; he might be number four overall of any defensive position because he is so good all around. This quote from an NFC executive says it right. 'He's a bad [expletive]. Versus the run, the pass, whatever. He's a pain in the backside all game - a truly great player.'"Overall ReactionLas Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) runs to the sidelines after picking up a fumbled ball from Jacksonville Jaguars running back JaMycal Hasty (22) during early first quarter action. The Jacksonville Jaguars hosted the Las Vegas Raiders at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, FL Sunday November 6, 2022. The Jaguars trailed 20 to 10 at the end of the first half. [Bob Self/Florida Times-Union]