SAF 2
Dillon Thieneman
Oregon
Height: 6'0 1/8"
Weight: 201 lbs
Class: Junior
Report by:
Connor Rogers
Measurables
Physical
Height
6'0 1/8"
Weight
201 lbs
Arm Length
31 3/8 in
Hand Size
9 in
Speed & Agility
40-Time
4.35 s
10-Yard-Split
1.52 s
Explosiveness
Vertical
41 in
Broad Jump
10'5"
Traits
defense
Ball Hawk
Trait Prototype: Micah Hyde
defense
Rangey
Trait Prototype: Kyle Hamilton
Summary
Strengths
Explosive and fast
Grabbed 6 interceptions his true freshman season at Purdue and 2 more in his one season at Oregon
Roams over the top with eye discipline and instincts
Smooth backpedal with quick trigger speed in coverage
Sound wrap up tackler that breaks down with balance
Weaknesses
Mediocre strength where heavier players can knock him off balance
Ends up on the ground in the run game more than you'd prefer
Needs to evade blocks, struggles to work off of them once engaged
Final Report
Thieneman is a three year starter across two programs with excellent speed and range in coverage as a true free safety. He burst on the scene in 2023 as a freshman at Purdue when he grabbed six interceptions. He roams over the top in coverage with his eyes on the quarterback, ready to pounce on throws. Everything he does against the pass looks very smooth, showing off an explosive trigger when he needs to make a break on the ball. He does a good job breaking down and wrapping up pass catchers looking to create with the ball in their hands. His work against the run takes a step down. There is no hesitation to help in run support, but he doesn't possess high level strength to throw his weight around against bloickers and running backs. Overall, Thieneman's ballhawking skillset is incredibly value and at just 21 years old, he might be able to get stronger to become a fully rounded, upper tier safety.