Dillon thieneman
Full Name: dillon thieneman
Date of Birth: august 08, 2004
Age: 21 years old, will be 22 years old when drafted
Hometown: Westfield, indiana
High School: westfield high school
Current School: University of oregon
Previous School: University of purdue(2023-24 seasons)
Conference: Big Ten
Academic Major: Not publicly disclosed
Years at School: 1 year (Junior class standing in 2025)
Transfer History: Transferred from purdue to oregon in 2024
Redshirt Status: Did not redshirt; played as a true freshman
Eligibility Remaining: Two years (2025 and 2026 seasons)
FootBall Information
Position(s) Played: Safety
Primary Position: Free Safety
Pro Position Projection: Split-safety starter in two-high system
Jersey Number: #31
Starter or Backup: Starter
Team Captain: Not publicly disclosed
Games Played / Started:
oregon: 15 games played/started
purdue: 24 games played/started
Injury History: No significant injuries reported
Suspensions/Disciplinary Issues: None reported
Coach History:
Oregon head coach: dan lanning 2025
oregon defensive coordinator/DB Coach: Christ Hampton
purdue head coach: ryan walters
Physical
Measurements
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 215 lbs
Arm Length: pending combine
Hand Size: pending combine
Wingspan: pending combine
summary
summary
NFL ROLE: Versatile safety who can play free or in the box and will understand the positions and effectively the offense.
BEST SCHEME FITS: Split-safety match defenses that rotate post-snap, Single-high systems that spin safeties into the box
EARLY CAREER ROLE: Rotational third safety and sub-package defender with core special teams value. Can contribute early in dime, big nickel, and rotational coverage roles while developing consistency as a finisher in space.
LONG-TERM CEILING: Quality NFL starter with the versatility to function as a movable chess piece in the secondary. Scheme-reliable defender whose instincts, communication, and range allow him to be a stabilizing presence on the backend rather than a matchup-specific role player.
FINAL GRADE (1–9): 7.25
ROUND PROJ: ROUND 1-2