Education
During his entire career he finished with 423 tackles, 28.5 sacks, nine forced fumbles and was a three-time First-team All-Conference United States of America selection.
During his entire career he finished with 423 tackles, 28.5 sacks, nine forced fumbles and was a three-time First-team All-Conference United States of America selection.
He played college football at Southern Mission and was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the fifth round of the 2005 NFL draft. Boley played high school football for Elkmont High School. While there he played as a safety, wide receiver and running back.
Boley played college football for Southern Mississippi.
In Boley"s last season at Southern Mission he was voted as the conference"s defensive most valuable player. He was also a finalist for several national defensive awards, including the Butkus Award, the Bednarik Award and the Lott Impact Trophy.
He made 125 tackles as a senior and forced five fumbles, picked off two passes and recorded nine sacks. Atlanta Falcons
Boley was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the fifth round of the 2005 NFL draft.
He took over as a starter in his rookie year after Edgerton Hartwell went down with an Achilles tendon injury.
In four years with the Falcons he started 52 of 64 games, recording 330 tackles, six sacks, and five interceptions. He became a free agent after the 2008 season. New York Giants
On February 27, 2009, Boley signed a five-year, $25 million deal with the New York Giants.
On February 5, 2013, Boley was released by the New York Giants.
Cincinnati Bengals
On October 1, 2013, Boley signed with the Cincinnati Bengals.
Boley was also a member of the New York Giants and Cincinnati Bengals.