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23-04-2025
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Three Predictions: Big Ten in the draft, Nebraska's Thomas Fidone, Indiana
© Joe Rondone/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Rivals national recruiting analyst Greg Smith has predictions on Big Ten products in the NFL Draft, Nebraska tight end Thomas Fidone and Indiana securing a commitment for its 2027 class. Advertisement MORE NFL DRAFT: Potential first-rounders that we underranked in high school MORE GREG SMITH: Midwest rumor mill | How transfer portal is impacting Big Ten HS recruiting CLASS OF 2025 RANKINGS: Rivals250 | Team | Position | State CLASS OF 2026 RANKINGS: Rivals250 | Team | Position | State CLASS OF 2027 RANKINGS: Rivals250 | Team | Position | State TRANSFER PORTAL: Full coverage | Player ranking | Team ranking | Transfer search | Transfer Tracker THE BIG TEN WILL DOUBLE ITS FIRST-ROUND PICKS FROM LAST YEAR USA Today Sports It's become pretty typical that the Big Ten is chasing the SEC for most NFL Draft choices. That'll likely remain the same for overall selections but the Big Ten is closing the gap with first-round selections. This year I think the conference could hit double-digit first-round draft picks. Advertisement Technically, there were only four first-rounders from the Big Ten in the 2024 draft because the West Coast programs hadn't started playing in the conference yet. But this year the Big Ten will blow that number out of the water. We know for sure that Abdul Carter, Tyler Warren, Mason Graham and Colston Loveland will go in the first round. There will be plenty others too and people will be buzzing about how well the conference did on night one. THOMAS FIDONE WILL BE THE HIGHEST SKILL PLAYER DRAFTED FROM NEBRASKA SINCE 2016 © Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images The recent history of Nebraska skill players being drafted is not great. Since 2018 the program has only had three (QB Tanner Lee, WR Samori Toure and WR Trey Palmer) drafted. Interestingly, none of those players signed with Nebraska out of high school. Advertisement In fact, you'd have to go back to the 2016 NFL Draft to find a homegrown skill player drafted as high as fullback Andy Janovich. He was the first pick of the sixth round. But Thomas Fidone has a shot to get drafted and go higher than expected. He was a major recruit coming out of high school and injuries really slowed his progress in college. Fidone still has a lot of that athleticism even if the production wasn't there at Nebraska. Someone's going to take a shot on him. SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS WITH NEBRASKA FANS AT FOUR-STAR QB JAMESON PURCELL WILL CHOOSE INDIANA The Illinois four-star quarterback was just in Bloomington to check out the Hoosiers' spring game. Indiana has locked in on him as a top target and the feeling is mutual as Jameson Purcell holds the program in high regard. Advertisement The quarterback believes that he would be a great fit in coach Curt Cignetti's scheme. An added wrinkle here is that Purcell's parents both went to Indiana along with several other family members. It makes a lot of sense for him to be part of the 2027 class. SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS WITH INDIANA FANS AT
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26-03-2025
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WATCH: Tight end Thomas Fidone shines at Nebraska Pro Day
Nebraska football tight end Thomas Fidone had an impressive showing at his pro day on Tuesday, as he looks to continue his preparation for the NFL draft. Fidone had a solid season for the football program last year. He recorded six catches for 373 yards last season. All told, he recorded 61 receptions for 633 yards and four touchdowns during his time in Lincoln. Now, he was looking to impress at his pro day, in front of teams and scouts. He was able to put together an impressive combine showing at the beginning of the month, and now he is looking to continue his upward trend. He was able to show his explosiveness during drills. It will be interesting to see as the solid showings at these showcases will be able to elevate his draft stock. This is a lighter tight end class, and that could work in his favor. Strong day for Thomas Fidone in this setting Moving well, lining up in-line and out wide, sure-handed, explosive in and out of breaks. Hard not to see why he's emerging as a potential mid-to-late round pick — Tim Verghese (@TimVerghese) March 25, 2025 This article originally appeared on Cornhuskers Wire: Former Nebraska tight end Thomas Fidone shines at Huskers Pro Day
