As a Junior (2019)

  • Played in five games

As a Sophomore (2018)

  • Played in three games
  • Made collegiate debut in win over UC Davis (Sept. 15)

As a Freshman (2017)

  • Did not see action

Prior to Stanford

  • Prepped at Van Meter (Iowa) under head coach Eric Trudo
  • Iowa’s 14th-best recruit by Scout
  • 48 tackles, 14.5 tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries as a senior
  • 47.5 tackles, eight tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks, one forced fumble, three fumble recoveries as a junior
  • Des Moines Register all-state first team (2016)
  • Iowa Newspaper Association all-state first team (2016)
  • District defensive MVP (2016)
  • Two-time all-district
  • Led team to four district titles
  • 2016 River Battle Bowl selection
  • 2016 Iowa Shrine Bowl selection
  • Defense posted seven shutouts during senior season
  • Also competed in track
  • Academic all-state (2016)
  • Three-time academic all-district
  • National Honor Society

Personal

  • Full name is Dylan Alexander Boles
  • Born in Ames, Iowa
  • Son of Matthew and Mary Boles
  • Father played football at Iowa State
  • Has three siblings, Sean, Ryan and Lexi
  • Plays alto, tenor and baritone saxophone
  • Ukuleleist