With the 179th overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft, the Oakland Raiders have selected Virginia linebacker Max Vales.
Vales has great athleticism and was widely believed to be a fourth round talent. But he dropped because he is very raw and needs to be coached up. Vales has been compared to 49ers defensive end Aaron Lynch as he has so much potential and talent, but will need good coaching to reach that ceiling. At 6'5" and 251-pounds, Valles has an impressive frame with room to fill out.
"He's an athlete and not a football player right now.