Thomas Fidone

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Thomas Fidone
Nebraska CornhuskersNo. 24
Position Tight end
ClassJunior
Major Management
Personal information
Born: (2002-09-20) September 20, 2002 (age 22)
Height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight255 lb (116 kg)
Career history
College
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 high school at Lewis Central Community School District located in Council Bluffs, Iowa. [1] Coming out of high school, Fidone was rated as a four-star recruit, the 2nd overall tight end, and the 92nd overall player in the class of 2021, while also holding offers from LSU, Michigan, and Nebraska. [2] [3] Ultimately, Fidone committed to play college football for the Nebraska Cornhuskers. [4] [5]

College career

During Fidone's first collegiate season in 2021, Fidone played in just one game. [6] [7] Fidone missed the entire 2022 season due to an injury. [8] Fidone finished the 2023 season, hauling in 25 receptions for 260 yards and four touchdowns for the Cornhuskers. [9] Heading into the 2024 season, Fidone was named to the John Mackey Award watch list. [10] In week five of the 2024 season, Fidone hauled in three receptions for 39 yards, as he helped the Cornhuskers to a win over the Purdue Boilermakers. [11] In week seven, Fidone had a career performance, hauling in six receptions for 91 yards against the Indiana Hoosiers. [12]

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References

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