Nebraska’s returning starting tight end, Thomas Fidone II, has earned a spot on the John Mackey Award watch list. The award is handed out to the nation’s best tight end; no Cornhusker has ever won it.
Fidone enters 2024 as one of the Husker’s top offensive weapons after recording 25 receptions for 260 yards and four touchdowns a season ago.
After not recording a reception against Minnesota in last year’s season opener, Fidone recorded receptions in each of the Husker’s 11 remaining games on the season, including eight games of two receptions or more.
This offseason, the Huskers recruited one of the nation’s top tight ends, Carter Nelson, to join the program. However, in hopes of creating a more dynamic offense, Matt Rhule and his coaching staff opted to move Nelson to wide receiver, specifically in the slot.
The move will also allow Fidone and Nelson to see playing time throughout the season, including on the field at the same time, perhaps giving the Huskers some potential mismatch advantages.
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