Thomas Fidone's National Football League dreams are continuing to trend in the right direction after finishing his career with Nebraska. Following the first two days of practice at the Reese's Senior Bowl, Fidone is drawing early rave reviews from journalists and draftniks alike.
His wingspan and hand measurements were the largest among the tight end group competing in Mobile. After the opening day, BleacherReport draft scout Dame Parson noted the former Husker as a Day One standout for the offensive skill positions. Parson commented that, "at first glance, Fidone looked like a potential block-first tight end but shut that thought down quickly. He transitioned from receiver to runner quickly while sitll prepared for contact," Parson said. Fidone showcased his physicality and receiver skills in a clip posted on Wednesday, as the tight end won a man-to-man coverage drill against former Wisconsin safety Hunter Wohler.
Mason Taylor of LSU has also had notable reps in front of scouts, receiving his own media appearances in the early stretches of practices. Due to his early performances, A to Z Sports has moved Fidone up in their tight end rankings. The Husker is listed at No. The site added that Fidone "made one impressive diving, sliding grab" and added other impressive plays on Wednesday. Wistrom was picked in the seventh round in Most draft boards have Fidone listed lower in ratings due to his injuries throughout his collegiate career - including two major knee injuries that ended his first two seasons in Lincoln.
A to Z added that Fidone's "raw athleticism is clearly still there" giving the Husker a chance to continue to shine at the Senior Bowl. The final practices will wrap up this week with the game televised and broadcast on the NFL Network at p.
The tight end will compete against Robinson and Hill, as Fidone will play for the American team while the former Blackshirts are competing on the National team. He has seen the Cornhusker state from all corners; growing up in the Panhandle, completing his college degree in Kearney, working in the rural Sandhills, and now residing in Omaha.
