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Bills' quiet, confident rookie Ed Oliver already showing he belongs

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- There are "welcome to the league" moments for NFL rookies and then there's facing a first-team All-Pro on your first professional snap.

Buffalo Bills 2019 first-round pick Ed Oliver drew the latter during the preseason opener against the Indianapolis Colts. The defensive tackle lined up across from Colts left guard Quenton Nelson, who was named All-Pro after a dominant rookie season in 2018.

The matchup was more even than expected and remarkably, Oliver wasn't aware of Nelson's status among the NFL's elite offensive linemen. Oliver clearly wasn't intimidated, though after reviewing film the rookie said he considers Nelson a good player who deserves respect.