Max Valles (born August 5, 1994) is an American former football linebacker. He played college football at Virginia. He was selected by the Oakland Raiders in the sixth round of the 2015 NFL draft.
Early life Valles grew up in the Sicklerville section of Winslow Township, New Jersey and played high school football at St. Joseph High School in Hammonton, New Jersey,Weinberg, David. "St. Joseph grad Max Valles is NFL's youngest draft prospect", The Press of Atlantic City, April 25, 2015. Accessed September 27, 2017. "Max Valles plans to watch the NFL draft next week with friends and family from his home in the Sicklerville section of Winslow Township. When the 2012 St. Joseph High School graduate does get picked – the outside linebacker/defensive end is projected to be selected in the middle rounds – his celebration will be subdued." where he played wide receiver, defensive end and safety. Valles committed to the University of Virginia to play college football.St. Joseph football player Max Valles commits to Virginia He also played baseball in high school. After high school, he attended Fork Union Military Academy for a year.Ex-St. Joseph star Max Valles ready to play Division I football at Virginia
College career Valles attended Virginia from 2013 to 2014. As a freshman in 2013, he played in 10 games, making four starts. He had 23 tackles and four sacks. Valles started all 12 games as a sophomore in 2014. He finished the year with 55 tackles and nine sacks.
After his redshirt sophomore season, Valles entered the 2015 NFL draft.Max Valles becomes second UVa player to enter draft, where he was the 4th overall pick in the 6th round by the Oakland Raiders.
Professional career Oakland Raiders (first stint) Valles was selected with the 179th overall pick of the 2015 NFL draft by the Oakland Raiders, who announced he would play defensive end. On September 5, 2015, he was waived by the Raiders and was re-signed to the practice squad.
Buffalo Bills On December 16, 2015, the Buffalo Bills signed Valles off the Raiders' practice squad.
On September 2, 2016, he was released by the Bills as part of final roster cuts and was re-signed to the practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Bills on January 2, 2017.
On September 2, 2017, Valles was waived by the Bills.
Oakland Raiders (second stint) Valles was signed to the Raiders' practice squad on September 3 and was released on September 8, 2017. He was re-signed on September 12, 2017. He was released on September 28, 2017.
Ottawa Redblacks On May 21, 2019, Valles signed with the Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League.
Personal life His older brother, Hakeem, also played in the NFL.
References
External links Virginia Cavaliers bio