When it comes to the top players in the NFL, Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter enters the 2026 season ranked No. 29 overall, according to the leagueâs annual Top 100 list.
During the recent reveal, there was a lengthy speaking segment from Las Vegas Raiders star Maxx Crosby, who was highly complimentary of Carterâs game.
Eagles Star Jalen Carter Gets Intriguing Comment From Raiders’ Maxx Crosby
GettyPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – DECEMBER 14: Maxx Crosby #98 of the Las Vegas Raiders runs off the field after the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on December 14, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
According to Crosby, some member of the Raiders staff really wanted Carter to end up with them. Crosby was putting on his best recruiting effort to get him in the building.
âThe guy that I was begging and pleading with when he was coming out. Coach Marinelli, he was calling me every day, âMake sure theyâre getting Jalen. Call him, let them know, get him in the building, sit down with him.â I did all of those things because Marinelli believed in him that much, and I was able to sit and watch the film,â Crosby said.
âHeâs just one of those guys thatâs so disruptive, itâs not even about technique, itâs the fact that his will to destroy the dude in front of him is scary. I respect the hell out of him. Heâs got a different type of strength and violence thatâs terrifying for any interior lineman trying to stop him.â
Jalen Carterâs NFL Dominance
GettyPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JANUARY 11: Jalen Carter #98 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on before the NFC Wild Card Playoff game against the San Francisco 49ers at Lincoln Financial Field on January 11, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
The 25-year-old defensive tackle was one of the best players coming out of the NCAA in 2023. The Eagles selected Carter at No. 9 during the NFL Draft.
While Carterâs stats donât jump off the page (108 tackles and 13.5 sacks over three seasons), the tape doesnât lie. He was one of the most dominant players in football, and every well-respected veteran in the league knows it.
Three years in, Carter is a Super Bowl champion, All-Pro lineman, and a two-time Pro Bowler.
The Maxx Crosby Connection
GettyINGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 30: Maxx Crosby #98 of the Las Vegas Raiders looks on prior to a game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium on November 30, 2025 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Crosbyâs quote could go a long way if the Raiders are looking to move him again. Since last season, the Eagles have been connected to the 28-year-old defensive end.
Being in a rebuild, the Raiders would be wise to move on from Crosby, while he could still generate a notable return. The Raiders initially planned to trade Crosby to the Baltimore Ravens for the 2026 season, but Baltimore backed out.
Crosbyâs desire to play alongside Carter would have to happen in Philly. The former Georgia tackle just signed a lucrative long-term extension, tying him to the Eagles for several more seasons. The Crosby-Eagles talks have been quiet lately, but it could be a conversation worth revisiting in the future.
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