Michael Boley
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Career Summary
Michael Boley is a former NFL linebacker from Southern Miss. NFL statistics credit him with 131 games, 570 tackles, 9.5 sacks, eight interceptions and eight forced fumbles.
Michael Boley is a former NFL linebacker from Southern Miss. NFL statistics credit him with 131 games, 570 tackles, 9.5 sacks, eight interceptions and eight forced fumbles.
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Early Life
The reviewed official football sources establish Boley’s college and NFL record but do not provide sufficient verified detail about his early life.
The reviewed official football sources establish Boley’s college and NFL record but do not provide sufficient verified detail about his early life.
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High School
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The reviewed official football sources do not provide a sufficiently detailed verified account of Boley’s high-school career.
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College Career
Boley played at Southern Miss from 2001 through 2004. He was a two-time All-American, the 2004 Conference USA Defensive Player of the Year and a three-year starting linebacker; Southern Miss credited him with 412 tackles, 55.5 tackles for loss and 27 sacks.
Boley played at Southern Miss from 2001 through 2004. He was a two-time All-American, the 2004 Conference USA Defensive Player of the Year and a three-year starting linebacker; Southern Miss credited him with 412 tackles, 55.5 tackles for loss and 27 sacks.
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Path to the NFL
Atlanta selected Boley in the fifth round of the 2005 NFL Draft, 160th overall, from Southern Miss.
Atlanta selected Boley in the fifth round of the 2005 NFL Draft, 160th overall, from Southern Miss.
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NFL Career
Boley played for Atlanta from 2005 through 2008, the New York Giants from 2009 through 2012 and Cincinnati in 2013. His NFL totals were 131 games, 570 tackles, 9.5 sacks, eight interceptions and eight forced fumbles.
Boley played for Atlanta from 2005 through 2008, the New York Giants from 2009 through 2012 and Cincinnati in 2013. His NFL totals were 131 games, 570 tackles, 9.5 sacks, eight interceptions and eight forced fumbles.
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Career Accomplishments
Boley recorded a career-high 101 tackles for Atlanta in 2007 and earned 2007 season totals that included three sacks, two interceptions and four forced fumbles. He later won Super Bowl XLVI with the Giants.
Boley recorded a career-high 101 tackles for Atlanta in 2007 and earned 2007 season totals that included three sacks, two interceptions and four forced fumbles. He later won Super Bowl XLVI with the Giants.
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Playing Style
Southern Miss described Boley as one of its most versatile linebackers. His college production across tackles for loss, sacks, takeaways and passes defensed was reflected in an NFL career that included tackling, coverage and pressure statistics.
Southern Miss described Boley as one of its most versatile linebackers. His college production across tackles for loss, sacks, takeaways and passes defensed was reflected in an NFL career that included tackling, coverage and pressure statistics.
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Legacy
Boley entered the Southern Miss M-Club Hall of Fame in 2014. The Giants record book also lists his two career defensive touchdowns among the franchise leaders.
Boley entered the Southern Miss M-Club Hall of Fame in 2014. The Giants record book also lists his two career defensive touchdowns among the franchise leaders.
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Post-Career
The reviewed official football sources document Boley’s playing career and Southern Miss Hall of Fame induction but do not provide sufficient verified detail about later activities.
The reviewed official football sources document Boley’s playing career and Southern Miss Hall of Fame induction but do not provide sufficient verified detail about later activities.
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20953, 00-0023593, 1982-08-24, Michael Boley, Michael, Boley
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