The Raiders chose Virginia OLB Max Valles with the 179th overall pick.
Valles played in a Virginia system that had a linebacker focus.
Valles played both outside linebacker and defensive end at UVA. He seems to be more comfortable at end.
Valles’ size (6’5, 251) and frame will allow him to gain 20-25 pounds effectively.
Max is apparently psychic. Who doesn’t want to be a Raider?
@big_black5 I believe in you bro
— Tyrell Chavis (@TChavisUVA) April 29, 2015
He notched nine sacks in 2014.
Valles batted down 9 passes last season.