Valoaga signed with the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent on May 12, 2017.[1] On September 24, 2017, he recorded the first sack of his NFL career during a 26–30 loss against the Atlanta Falcons.[2] On November 25, 2017, Valoaga was waived by the Lions and was re-signed to the practice squad.[3] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Lions on January 1, 2018.[4]
On August 31, 2018, Valoaga was waived by the Lions.[5]
Miami Dolphins
On September 26, 2018, Valoaga was signed to the Miami Dolphins' practice squad.[6] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Dolphins on January 1, 2019.[7] On May 1, 2019, the Dolphins waived Valoaga.[8]
San Francisco 49ers
On August 8, 2019, Valoaga was signed by the San Francisco 49ers.[9] In the preseason, Valoaga led the 49ers in sacks. He was waived on August 31, 2019 and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[10][11] He was promoted to the active roster on November 25, 2019. He was waived on December 23, 2019.[12]
Oakland / Las Vegas Raiders
On December 24, 2019, Valoaga was claimed off waivers by the Oakland Raiders.[13]
Valoaga and all other Tampa Bay Bandits players were all transferred to the Memphis Showboats after it was announced that the Bandits were taking a hiatus and that the Showboats were joining the league.[20] Valoaga was placed on the team's injured reserve list on May 25, 2023.[21] He was re-signed by the team on August 18, 2023.[22] He was released on March 10, 2024.[23]
