Nobis, known as "Mr. Falcon", was the first selection in the 1966 NFL Draft, and the first player to join the Falcons as an expansion NFL franchise that year. Nobis, a linebacker, won the NFL Rookie of the Year award that season. He played 11 seasons in all, leading the Falcons in tackles nine times. Nobis appeared in the NFL Pro Bowl five times, and was named All-Pro twice. His #60 became the first number to be retired by the Falcons, and he is in the team's Ring of Honor.