Nebraska’s rangy safety prospect still building his game
In the 2025 season, Thomas D'Onofrio played in two games for Nebraska, which signals developmental depth rather than a finished product, and he enters 2026 as a 6-foot-1, 185-pound defensive back with safety-ballhawk traits out of Middleton, Wisconsin[1][4][14]. His calling card is upside: Nebraska’s roster bio says he showed “ballhawk” ability in high school, which fits a DB who can grow into a playmaking role if he keeps stacking reps[1]. If you want a young, long-term secondary piece with size and instincts—not a proven turnover machine yet—he’s a sensible upside fit[1][14].
