Giants add competition to tight end room
With their first of two seventh-round selections in the 2025 NFL Draft, No. 219 overall, the New York Giants on Saturday selected Nebraska tight end Thomas Fidone.
Valentine’s View
This pick might be about future depth. Daniel Bellinger is in the final year of his rookie contract and Chris Manhertz, entering his 10th NFL season, is 33.
Scouting report
Dane Brugler (The Athletic):
Fidone is at his best on a linear plane, where he can get down the seam and utilize maximum extension with his arm length to pull in throws away from his body. He is cognizant of his hands and positioning as a blocker, but he is more of a “lose slowly” player than an overwhelming force. Overall, Fidone is a plucky athlete with appealing length and speed, but he hasn’t yet played his best football and will need to develop quickly once in an NFL camp to earn a role. He didn’t play much special teams in college, which will need to change at the next level.
Giants round-by-round draft selections
Round 1 (No. 3) — Abdul Carter, edge, Penn State
Round 1 (No. 25 … via Texans) — Jaxson Dart, QB, Ole Miss
Round 3 (No. 65) — Darius Alexander, DT, Toledo
Round 4 (No. 105) — Cam Skattebo, RB, Arizona State
Round 5 (No. 154) — Marcus Mbow, OL, Purdue
Round 7 (No. 219) — Thomas Fidone, TE, Nebraska
Round 7 (No. 246) —
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