Valles joins his former teammate in northern california. The Oakland Raiders selected him in the 6th round with the 179th overall pick. This is a pretty decent situation for Valles, who won't be asked to do much early on. The Raiders defense is solid, and has a few "up-and-comers". By the time Valles is ready to contribute, the Raiders defense could be very good.
In a bit of a surprise in the 2015 NFL Draft, OLB Max Valles was drafted before SS Anthony Harris. Valles is a very raw prospect, with a very solid athletic profile. Valles was selected in the 6th round, with the 179th overall pick.