Giants draft Nebraska's Fidone in 7th round

The New York Giants selected Nebraska tight end Thomas Fidone II in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft, No. 219 overall.

Pre-draft profile

Searching for a sleeper tight end? Outstanding athletes who were underutilized as receivers in college are typically a good place to start. Fidone fits the bill. Injuries contributed to his lack of production at Nebraska, as he never became a high-volume pass-catcher after missing all but one game in his first two seasons due to knee injuries. However, there were flashes of NFL talent. Fidone's testing profile - the best among tight ends in this class, according to Relative Athletic Score - is evident with his explosiveness and quickness in and out of breaks. He's a much better route-runner than you'd expect for a player with such minimal production, and he has good ball skills at the catch point. He's also nimble and tough after the catch. Fidone's length and physicality will give him a chance to get on the field early as a blocker. From there, he can take advantage of that untapped receiver upside and outplay his draft position.