Dillon Thieneman S Purdue | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Dillon Thieneman S Purdue
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| ROLE: Man Slot/Nickel Safety | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 09/27/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.35 seconds (98%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ROLE: Man Slot/Nickel Safety | |
| Last Updated: 09/27/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2026 | |
| 40 time: 4.35 seconds (98%*) | |
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| Overall Rating: | 85.6 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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81% |
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| QB Rating When targeted: | 121.8 | |
| Tackling: |
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83% |
| Run Defense: |
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81% |
| Coverage: |
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80% |
| Zone: |
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79% |
| Man/Press: |
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76% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
2nd - Mid
Overall Rank:
#48
Position rank:
#11
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| College Games: 22 College Snaps: 1465 | ||
ESPN RATING: 76/100
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247 RATING: 87/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.6 (92%)
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Draft Profile: Bio
Dillon Thieneman from Westfield High School was rated a 3-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 3-star grade by 247 Sports. Following high school, Thieneman opted to join Purdue.In 2023 as a freshman Thieneman saw action in 12 games and played a total of 814 snaps at safety for the Boilermakers. He recorded solid 85 tackles, 21 assists, while adding 13 stops. In coverage Thieneman notched up one pass breakup, 6 interceptions, and QB rating when targetted of 66.7.
As a sophomore in 2024 he played in just 3 games and logged 192 snaps for the Boilermakers. He made 16 tackles, 6 assists, and had 4 stops. In coverage he totaled no pass breakups, no interceptions, and QB rating when targetted of 102.1.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Has the physical gifts to match any cornerback in this class, but has rough edges on the field.
- Has explosive movement skills and the fluid athleticism and change-of-direction ability to come down and cover slot receivers.
- His ball skills are very good. Thieneman tracks the ball well downfield and has the hands and coordination to come away with interceptions even when Thieneman isn’t targeted often.
- Good speed in pursuit with the chase skills to track down the ballcarrier.
- He’s a willing and capable hitter in run support and closes fast to make plays against quick screens.
- Has the quick, agile feet and fluid hips to mirror quickness and change direction underneath. But he’s at his best facing the action.
- Gives up his body in run support with a very good closing burst.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Needs to develop a better understanding of route combinations and better overall vision.
- Has tense ankles and hips with choppy footwork when attempting to redirect and doesn't always look natural changing directions.
- Inconsistent getting off of blocks. Can be a step slow to react when a quarterback comes back to his side of the field late in progression.
How other scouting services rate Dillon Thieneman (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
48.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
11.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank
in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.