[1] Boling played at Chattahoochee High School in Johns Creek, Georgia, where he was named to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Class AAAAA First-team Offense.

He started as a tight end his sophomore year before moving to offensive line and defensive end his junior and senior years; he led his team to the playoffs his senior season.

[3] The Alpharetta native played at UGA from 2007-2010 where he was all-SEC three times and a freshman all-American.

[5] Boling was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals with the 101st overall pick in the 2011 NFL draft.

[7] Boling was placed on injured reserve on December 26, 2016, after dealing with a separated shoulder since Week 4.