Coming out of high school, Tooley was rated as a three star recruit where he decided to commit to play college football for the BYU Cougars.
[5] In 2021, Tooley would finish the season posting 68 tackles with five and a half being for a loss, a sack, three pass deflections, and an interception.
[6] In week one of the 2022 season, Tooley recorded five tackles and an interception which he returned for his first career touchdown in a 50-21 win over South Florida.
[9] During Tooley's final collegiate season he totaled 92 tackles with five being for a loss, a sack, an interception, and a forced fumble.
[10] After not being selected in the 2024 NFL draft, Tooley decided to sign with the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent.