New York Giants select Thomas Fidone II in seventh round of 2025 NFL Draft

Former Nebraska tight end Thomas Fidone II was selected by the New York Giants with the No. 219 overall pick in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft. His pro career begins!

This past season, Fidone had career highs. He put up 36 catches for 373 yards, but did not catch a touchdown. He had four touchdown receptions in 2023.

In total, Fidone had 61 catches for 633 yards, four touchdowns and 10.4 yards per catch. He did not play in 2022 and played 25 of 26 games over the course of his final two seasons.

As a member of the Class of 2021, Fidone was a four-star recruit out of Council Bluffs (Iowa) Lewis Central, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He was the N. 1 overall prospect in the state, the No. 2 tight end in the class and the No. 67 overall prospect in the class.

What NFL Draft analysts are saying about Thomas Fidone II

NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein wrote his scouting report of Fidone ahead of the NFL Draft. At the time, he projected him to be a fifth round pick. Fidone’s pro comparison was Josh Oliver.

“Fidone is long and linear with impressive athleticism but just two years of game experience due to injuries over his first two seasons,” Zierlein wrote. “He’s a willing blocker with pretty good technique but needs to add strength to handle the work in-line. He needs to become more elusive with his release and more physical at the catch point, but he’s fast and fluid through his routes.

“He has the ability to uncover and stress the defense beyond the first level. Fidone’s effort, athleticism and ability to improve a passing game give him a chance to become a TE2 in the NFL.