Spotlight COLLEGE FOOTBALL Virginia standout left tackle McKale Boley looks to solidify NFL Draft stock in 2026 GREG MADIA The Daily Progress Jul 21, 2026 Jul 21, 2026 Updated Jul 21, 2026 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. Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save CHARLOTTE, North Carolina — McKale Boley likely would’ve been selected during the NFL Draft this past spring had he declared.kAmqFE =2DE H66< :? r92C=@EE6 5FC:?8 prr >65:2 52JD[ E96 ':C8:?:2 =67E E24<=6 D2:5 96 C6EFC?65 E@ E96 r2G2=:6CD :?DE625 3642FD6 96 H2?E65 >@C6 46CE2:?EJ :? C682C5 E@ E96 5C27E E92? 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