COLLEGE FOOTBALL Virginia standout left tackle McKale Boley looks to solidify NFL Draft stock in 2026 GREG MADIA The Daily Progress Jul 20, 2026 7 hrs ago 0 × Virginia left tackle McKale Boley discusses why he decided to return to play for the Cavaliers in 2026 instead of declaring for the NFL Draft. 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