Thomas Fidone, the 4-star (HV Rating: 94.9) tight end from Council Bluffs, committed to Nebraska on Wednesday. He announced his decision during a television special in Omaha.
Fidone has long been the Huskers top offensive target for the 2021 recruiting class. At 6-foot-5 and 222 pounds, he is a matchup nightmare for defenders. He is a terrific athlete with good hands. Fidone is also ultra-competitive which showed last month when he competed at the Warren Academy Showcase in Omaha. He ran a 4.63 40-yard-dash with a 37.4-inch vertical jump at the camp.
Fidone represents a huge win on the recruiting trail for Coach Scott Frost and his staff. The Huskers were on Fidone early. His profile raised significantly over the last six months. He’s a borderline 5-star prospect which is hard to do as a tight end. His offer list of over 35 schools matches his lofty ranking. His final group was Nebraska, LSU, Michigan, Iowa, and Texas.
The talented tight end is the 16th known member of the 2021 recruiting class. The Huskers will still add at least one more tight end to the class this recruiting cycle.