| Current team | New York Giants |
|---|---|
| Number | 86 |
| Position | Tight end |
| Birth date | September 20, 2002 (age 23) |
| Birth place | Council Bluffs, Iowa, U.S. |
| Height | 6 ft |
| Height in | 6 |
| Weight lb | 255 |
| High school | Lewis Central (Council Bluffs, Iowa) |
| College | Nebraska (2021–2024) |
| Draftyear | 2025 |
| Draftround | 7 |
| Draftpick | 219 |
| Pastteams |
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| Status | Active |
| Pfr | FidoTh00 |
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
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, Michigan among others.[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 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
Fidone was selected by the New York Giants with the 219th pick in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL draft.[10] On November 22, 2025, Fidone was placed on injured reserve due to a foot injury that had plagued him during the year.[11]
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ Zuke, Ryan (27 August 2020). "2021 No. 2 tight end Thomas Fidone, a Michigan target, commits to Nebraska". MLive.com. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Keeler, Drake (9 August 2024). "Nebraska tight end Thomas Fidone named to Mackey Award watch list". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
- ^ Jacobsen, Austin (3 October 2024). "Thomas Fidone: Second Half of Purdue Game Proved Nebraska Football Can Be 'Dominant'". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
- ^ Bland, Evan & McKewon, Sean. "Husker notes: Matt Rhule explains unsportsmanlike conduct penalty, Thomas Fidone's career day". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
- ^ "Giants select Nebraska TE Thomas Fidone II with 219th pick in 2025 NFL Draft". Giants.com. April 26, 2025. Retrieved 11 May 2025.
- ^ "Giants activate RB Eric Gray Jr., TE Thomas Fidone II placed on IR". giants.com. Retrieved December 5, 2025.