Thomas Fidone

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Thomas Fidone
Nebraska Cornhuskers–No. 24
Position Tight end
ClassJunior
Major Management
Personal information
Born: (2002-09-20) September 20, 2002 (age 22)
Height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight243 lb (110 kg)
Career history
College
Bowl games
High school Lewis Central (Council Bluffs, Iowa)

Thomas Fidone II (born September 20, 2002) is an American college football tight end for the Nebraska Cornhuskers.

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Early life

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

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 hauled in three receptions for 39 yards in a win over Purdue. [8] In week 7, Fidone hauled in six receptions for 91 yards against Indiana. [9]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-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 s1.57 s4.29 s7.01 s35.5 in
(0.90 m)		10 ft 6 in
(3.20 m)
All values from NFL Combine [10] [11] [12]

References

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