Travis Kelce Praises Former Cornhusker Thomas Fidone II

As a tight end approaching his rookie season with the New York Giants, Fidone attended the program, where Travis Kelce gave him his flowers.

"I got some pretty cool compliments from Kelce, just out of the blue," Fidone told KETV. "He told me I was extremely athletic and moved extremely well. He told me that the top of my routes were really good. He didn't say it like that, but he said it. So, just being able to hear that from him was cool."

Kelce is a co-founder of Tight End University and one of the best tight ends to ever play the game. He ranks among the top in every key tight end statistic. Kelce is third in NFL tight end history with 1,004 receptions and also third in receiving yards with 12,151, with room to move up. He ranks fifth in total career touchdowns for tight ends, with 77 and counting. As a three-time Super Bowl champion, he knows a few things, so for Fidone's talent to be recognized by a player like Kelce is a big deal.

At Nebraska, Fidone suffered back-to-back ACL tears, which understandably hindered his development. Despite the major injuries, his loyalty to Nebraska never wavered. In his last season as a Cornhusker, he recorded 36 receptions for 373 receiving yards. Now, as he moves on to the next stage of his journey, Fidone will carry the lessons he learned at Nebraska onto the biggest stage in football.

After all the adversity Fidone has overcome, he should feel ready to step into the bright lights. It’s taken a lot of hard work to get to where he is now, and that effort has not gone unnoticed. Kelce's words of encouragement are validating and offer a hopeful beginning to an NFL career for the young up-and-comer.

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