He played college football for the Southern Miss Golden Eagles and was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the fifth round of the 2005 NFL draft.

In 2004, he won the Conerly Trophy, which is awarded to the best college football player in the state of Mississippi.

During his entire career he finished with 423 tackles, 28.5 sacks, nine forced fumbles and was a three-time First-team All-Conference USA selection.

In Boley's last season at Southern Miss he was voted as the conference's defensive most valuable player.

He won his first championship ring with the Giants in Super Bowl XLVI against the New England Patriots.