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Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris announced during a press conference on Thursday that former Oklahoma Sooner Billy Bowman Jr. will start at nickel back Week 1 as a rookie.

The Falcons just selected Bowman in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft after he slipped because of his size at 5-foot-10. Despite the knock, Bowman quickly impressed enough during training camp to immediately earn a starting job.

"Billy Bowman finished with a strong lead there, obviously," Morris said. "He'll be the guy to go out there first."

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