2015 NFL Combine: Outside Linebackers to Watch

Oct 4, 2014; Charlottesville, VA, USA; Virginia Cavaliers linebacker Max Valles (88) celebrates with teammates after returning an interception for a touchdown against the Pittsburgh Panthers in the second quarter at Scott Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

2015 NFL Scouting Combine:   2/17/15 – 2/23/15 – NFL Network

Linebackers – Work out on 2/22/15

6.  Max Valles, OLB – Virginia: (6-5, 240) Projected Round – 5th-6th.  Valles is coming out of college as redshirt sophomore, so he’s still very raw.  This is more than likely why he isn’t rated higher.  However, he has size and physical skills to become a good outside linebacker in the NFL.  it just may take him a little bit longer to develop than some others.

What to Watch for?  His bench press and 3-cone drill.  Max Valles needs to show off his strength, so he must do well in the bench press, and he should put up a good number in the cone drill.  This could move him up a few rounds if he show well in those workouts.