Tennessee Titans showing interest in Nebraska tight end

Throughout the pre-draft process, there has been much talk about the Tennessee Titans needing to add to their receiving corps. They have been connected to multiple wide receivers. They have also had contact with a few tight end prospects who have potential receiving upside. 

In a recent article for Sportskeeda, NFL draft expert Tony Pauline added a new tight end to the list of players the Titans have shown interest in: Nebraska tight end Thomas Fidone II. While he didn’t mention where or when the meeting took place, he did say that Tennessee had completed it and that there could be some interest. 

Fidone is a late-round prospect who appears to be rising in draft circles. The 6-foot-5, 254-pound tight end is more of a pure receiver than an in-line blocker and has shown the ability to stretch the field vertically with his combination of speed and catch radius. 

As mentioned, he can struggle as a run blocker and must refine his technique and build functional strength before taking on a more significant role in an NFL offense. But his natural skills as a receiver give him a high ceiling and the potential to develop into a well-rounded offensive weapon. 

The Titans would appear to have a solid tight end group heading into the draft. However, adding a dynamic receiving threat to the position could help fill the wide receiver room void by utilizing multiple tight end sets. Plus, with the team having six Day 3 picks, selecting a prospect with untapped potential could be enticing.