Coming out of high school, Thomas Fidone II was a four-star recruit who harbored high expectations as soon as he stepped on the Nebraska campus. After all, that’s what happens when you pass on scholarships from Michigan and LSU. But in a devastating twist, he tore his ACL in back-to-back seasons and did not suit up for the Cornhuskers until 2023.
It’s been a difficult journey for the 22-year-old, but he quickly showcased why he was so highly touted coming out of high school. Fidone II appeared in every game across the last two seasons and showcased enough potential for the New York Giants to select him in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft, being selected 219th overall.