Thomas Fidone II (born September 20, 2002) is an American football tight end for the Nebraska Cornhuskers.
| Nebraska Cornhuskers – No. 24 | |
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| Position | Tight end |
| Class | Junior |
| Major | Management |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | September 20, 2002 |
| Height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Weight | 255 lb (116 kg) |
| Career history | |
| College |
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| High school | Lewis Central (Council Bluffs, Iowa) |
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Early life and high school
editFidone 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
editDuring 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]
References
edit- ^ 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.
- ^ Bain, Matthew (26 August 2020). "Lewis Central TE Thomas Fidone, Iowa's top 2021 prospect, commits to Nebraska". The Des Moines Register. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
- ^ Sherman, Mitch (27 August 2020). "What tight end Thomas Fidone's commitment means for Nebraska". 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.
- ^ Chavanelle, Nikki (13 October 2022). "Mickey Joseph says TE Thomas Fidone will not return in 2022". On3.com. 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.