Cleveland Browns NFL Draft Profile: S Dillon Thieneman, Oregon
As more teams move to using three safeties, would the Browns be interested in this versatile Duck defender?
EUGENE, OREGON - SEPTEMBER 6: Dillon Thieneman #31 of the Oregon Ducks in action during a game between the Oklahoma State Cowboys and the Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium on September 6, 2025 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Robin Alam/ISI Photos/ISI Photos via Getty Images) | ISI Photos via Getty Images Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry needs to address some offensive roster holes in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. But with the Browns holding two first-round picks, possibly three if Berry trades out of the No.
6 overall selection, the focus could shift to the defensive side of the ball as the hours tick by on Thursday night. Berry recently pointed out how teams are now employing three safeties more often, especially if they have what Berry referred to as “hybrid defenders. ” Depending on how the middle part of the first round plays out, Berry may be tempted to add that third safety in Oregon’s versatile Dillon Thieneman.
Name: Dillon Thieneman Position: Safety Height/Weight: 6-foot, 201 pounds College: Oregon Ducks 2025 Defensive Stats: 15 games, 96 tackles, 3. 5 tackles for loss, 1 sack, 2 interceptions, 5 passes defensed Career Defensive Stats: 39 games, 306 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, 8 interceptions, 14 passes defensed, 2 forced fumbles Average “Big Board” Position as of Publishing Date from Mock Draft Database: 18th overall, projected first round The Draft Network’s Grade/Round Value: Round 1 – Pro Bowl Caliber Dillon Thieneman is a SS prospect in the 2026 draft class. He scored a 9.
71 RAS out of a possible 10. 00. This ranked 41 out of 1388 SS from 1987 to 2026.
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