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Michael Boley (born August 24, 1982) is an American football linebacker for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Falcons in the fifth round of the 2005 NFL Draft. He played college football at Southern Mississippi.
[edit] Early years
Boley played high school football for Elkmont High School. While there he played as a safety, wide receiver and running back. He graduated in 2000. he has a wife named chantelle and two children michael jr. and mckale
[edit] College career
Boley played college football for Southern Mississippi. 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 All Conference USA first-team selection .
[edit] Professional career
[edit] 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 injury.
[edit] Legal troubles
On May 5, 2008 Boley was arrested and released on battery charges, he faces a misdemeanor family violence charge.[1]
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