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Thomas Fidone

Thomas Fidone
No. 86 – New York Giants
Position:Tight end
Personal information
Born: (2002-09-20) September 20, 2002 (age 22)
Council Bluffs, Iowa, U.S.
Height:6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight:255 lb (116 kg)
Career information
High school:Lewis Central (Council Bluffs, Iowa)
College:Nebraska (2021–2024)
NFL draft:2025: 7th round, 219th pick
Career history
Roster status:Active
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Thomas Fidone II (born September 20, 2002) is an American professional football tight end for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Nebraska Cornhuskers and was selected by the Giants in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL draft.

Early life

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Fidone attended Lewis Central High School in Council Bluffs, Iowa.[1] He was rated as a four-star recruit, the 2nd overall tight end, and the 92nd overall player in the class of 2021, and committed to play college football for the Nebraska Cornhuskers over offers from Iowa, LSU, and Michigan.[2][3]

College career

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As a freshman in 2021, Fidone played one game before missing the entire 2022 season due to injury.[4][5] In 2023, he had 25 receptions for 260 yards and four touchdowns.[6] Heading into the 2024 season, Fidone was named to the John Mackey Award watchlist.[7] In week 5 of the 2024 season, he recorded three receptions for 39 yards in a win over Purdue.[8] In week 7, Fidone recorded six receptions for 91 yards against Indiana.[9]

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump
6 ft 5 in
(1.96 m) 		243 lb
(110 kg) 		34 in
(0.86 m) 		10+5⁄8 in
(0.27 m)		 4.70 s 1.57 s 2.74 s 4.29 s 7.01 s 35.5 in
(0.90 m)		 10 ft 6 in
(3.20 m)
All values from NFL Combine[10][11]

Fidone was selected by the New York Giants with the 219th pick in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL draft.[12]

References

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  1. ^ Goodwin, Cody (October 21, 2020). "Meet the nation's top tight end: How his family's tragedies and resolve drive Lewis Central's Thomas Fidone". The Des Moines Register. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
  2. ^ Zuke, Ryan (August 27, 2020). "2021 No. 2 tight end Thomas Fidone, a Michigan target, commits to Nebraska". MLive.com. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
  3. ^ Sherman, Mitch (August 26, 2020). "How top tight end Thomas Fidone's decision to choose Nebraska came into focus". The New York Times. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
  4. ^ Moore, Wilson (August 15, 2023). "'I expect myself to be the best': Thomas Fidone's expectations remain high after injuries". Lincoln Star Journal. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
  5. ^ Sherman, Mitch (April 11, 2023). "What we've learned about Nebraska football and the emergence of Thomas Fidone this spring". The New York Times. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
  6. ^ Reyes, Jackson (July 30, 2024). "'We're always open': Nebraska's Thomas Fidone says Husker tight ends are in for big season". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
  7. ^ Keeler, Drake (August 9, 2024). "Nebraska tight end Thomas Fidone named to Mackey Award watch list". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
  8. ^ Jacobsen, Austin (October 3, 2024). "Thomas Fidone: Second Half of Purdue Game Proved Nebraska Football Can Be 'Dominant'". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
  9. ^ Bland, Evan; McKewon, Sean. "Husker notes: Matt Rhule explains unsportsmanlike conduct penalty, Thomas Fidone's career day". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
  10. ^ "Thomas Fidone II Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
  11. ^ "Thomas Fidone II College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
  12. ^ "Giants select Nebraska TE Thomas Fidone II with 219th pick in 2025 NFL Draft". Giants.com. April 26, 2025. Retrieved May 11, 2025.
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