Dillon Thieneman brings NFL-caliber range, tackling, and playmaking to Oregon’s secondary
In the 2025 season, Dillon Thieneman emerged as a versatile, high-impact Oregon safety, finishing with 86 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, 1 sack, 2 interceptions, and 7 passes defended after transferring in from Purdue. He’s the kind of defensive back who checks multiple boxes: physical in run support, sticky in man coverage, and smart enough to line up all over the formation, which is why evaluators praised his versatility and one of the nation’s best tackle profiles for a DB. He also earned Academic All-America honors, a nice little bonus for a player with a pro-ready resume.
