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Dillon Thieneman Draws First-Round Interest as Versatile Hybrid Safety

Versatility across deep, nickel, robber roles matches the NFL push toward three-safety looks.

Overview

  • Consensus boards slot Thieneman near 18th overall, and The Draft Network tags him as a Round 1, Pro Bowl-caliber prospect.
  • Testing backs the tape with a 9.71 Relative Athletic Score, a 4.35-second 40-yard dash, a 41-inch vertical, and a 10-foot-5 broad jump.
  • Scouts describe a hybrid defender who can patrol single-high, rotate into robber assignments, or cover the slot in nickel packages.
  • A community mock at SB Nation placed him 19th to the Panthers, while Yahoo’s Browns profile outlined a credible fit in a three-safety setup.
  • He started 39 straight games and produced 306 tackles with 8 interceptions, though some evaluators question his size near the line and note occasional poor angles.