Tommy Nobis is an all-time great NFL player, you will not find anyone, other than Hall of Fame voters, that disputes that. The former number one overall pick in 1966 deserves to have a plaque with the games other greats.
For those that are new to the Falcons fan base, let’s get you caught up. Tommy was the team’s first-ever draft pick in 1966 and was the second linebacker all-time to be drafted number one overall when he came out of the University of Texas.
Not only was Tommy the first pick in the NFL draft, but he was also the fifth overall selection of the AFL draft that same year by the Houston Oilers.