With the 219th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, the New York Giants added Nebraska tight end Thomas Fidone II to their roster.

Fidone’s journey to the pros is one of resilience. After suffering two knee injuries early in his college career, he worked hard to rehab and earned a starting role for Nebraska over the past two seasons. Instead of returning for another year of eligibility, he made the bold decision to enter the NFL Draft.

Strong Academic and Athletic Background.

Fidone’s accomplishments extend beyond the football field. He was named to the Academic All-Big Ten Team three years in a row (2022–2024) and earned a spot on the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll eight times. His work in the community also stands out, earning him spots on the Brook Berringer and Tom Osborne Citizenship Teams.

On the field, Fidone impressed scouts at the NFL Combine. His Relative Athletic Score (RAS) was an eye-popping 9.37 out of 10, ranking him 78th among 1,216 tight ends tested since 1987.

He even considered retesting at Nebraska’s Pro Day, simply because of his competitive spirit.

A Skill Set That Fits New York’s Future Plans.

Fidone finished the 2024 season with 373 receiving yards on 36 catches, following a 2023 season where he tallied 260 yards on 25 receptions. Scouts love his ability to run crisp routes, break cleanly, and contribute both as a blocker and a receiver.

As Fidone said, “A lot of teams like that I’m a more complete tight end.”

The Giants’ tight end room, featuring Theo Johnson, Daniel Bellinger, Chris Manhertz, and Greg Dulcich, could see major changes after this season. Three are entering the final year of their contracts. This leaves Fidone with a clear path to more playing time in 2026 and beyond.

The future looks bright for this talented and hard-working young Giant.

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