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Game film:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1RLy6UNHz4

Good blocker and above average hands. Young and raw. This is not a day one starter. This is a pick for the future. Needs to build his frame, could be a solid contributor two years from now.

He looks very fast, good hands, appears to want the ball badly

History of knee issues. Hopefully that's all behind him and he can compete for a roster spot. Practice Squad is a possibility too.

Used mostly as an H back or in the slot. Not much as an inline TE. Nice hands; excellent YAC.

Have to wonder (out loud) if Fidone and Bellinger will be battling it out for one of the depth TE roster spots. Surely, the Giants wouldn't be able to keep both?

Query your thoughts on that.

Peace!

Quote from: Sem on April 26, 2025, 05:52:56 PMHistory of knee issues. Hopefully that's all behind him and he can compete for a roster spot. Practice Squad is a possibility too.

Yes. Noted but they occurred in his early collegiate years so he should be fully recovered by now.

His numbers from the final two seasons appear he has moved on from the injuries no worse for the wear.

I look forward to seeing how he measures up against Bellinger in camp.

Peace!

Great back story on this kid. Highest rated TE in the country coming out of HS. Tore his  acl his freshman year...fought all the way back only to tear it again!

So when he came back, he only played part time, but made the best out of every snap. Nebraska HC raved about him.

Scouting Report: Summary
Fidone brings legitimate vertical stretch capability with his 4.70 speed and outstanding catch radius, making him particularly dangerous on medium crossing routes where he consistently wins against linebackers. His soft hands when plucking passes away from his frame compared to his developing blocking technique paint the picture of a mismatch weapon rather than an every-down in-line tight end.

Looking forward, Fidone's developmental arc hinges on adding functional mass to his long frame without sacrificing the athleticism that makes him special. His superior effort as a blocker provides the foundation, but technique and power must catch up to make him more than a situational player. The flashes he showed in the red zone and as a seam-stretcher aren't flukes – they're indicators of a passing game threat who can create separation against linebackers and use his length against defensive backs in contested situations.

The right fit for Fidone's skill set comes in an offense that prioritizes multiple tight end sets where his receiving prowess can be maximized while his blocking development continues. His competitive temperament and academic achievements suggest a player who will attack his weaknesses with the same intensity he shows between the whistles. While injury history creates some projection uncertainty, his physical tools and natural receiving ability point toward a player whose ceiling remains tantalizingly untapped. Expect him to contribute primarily in passing situations early while developing into a more complete tight end.
Written By: K.C. Martinez (Big Ten)

Quote from: kartanoman on April 26, 2025, 05:53:33 PMHave to wonder (out loud) if Fidone and Bellinger will be battling it out for one of the depth TE roster spots. Surely, the Giants wouldn't be able to keep both?

Query your thoughts on that.

Peace!

Chris,

Fidone is listed at 6'3"/243. Doesn't look very thick. Bellinger is 6'5"/253, an inline TE. Probably translates more as an H-back receiver/#3 TE. Lawerence Cager except (hopefully) good.

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