Dillon Thieneman Rare Breed Scouting Report

Dryden Rare Breed Scouting™
Dillon Thieneman | Safety | Oregon
Height: 6’0”
Weight: 201 lbs
Class: Junior
Alignment: Free Safety / Nickel / Split Safety

Instinctive, high-IQ safety with elite range, outstanding ball production, and advanced route recognition. Thieneman wins with processing speed, anticipation, and playmaking ability, projecting as a high-impact deep safety capable of controlling the back end.

Rare Breed Jungle Impact™
Immediate Role:
Starting safety with immediate impact in deep coverage and turnover production.

Structural Effect:
Elevates the secondary through range, anticipation, and playmaking presence on the back end.

Problem Solved:
Provides a defender capable of eliminating explosive plays while generating interceptions and pass breakups.

Long-Term Value:
Projects as a high-end starting safety with strong ball production value.

Rare Breed Grade™: 9.13

Career Outcome Tier™
All-Pro Caliber
(Certified Rare Breed™)

Peak Projection™: Playmaking Free Safety
Stability Projection™: Multi-Year Defensive Starter
Development Curve™: Early Impact Playmaker

Physical Traits
Size / Frame: 8.95
Length: 9.00
Burst / Acceleration: 9.50
Long Speed: 9.50
Change of Direction: 9.40

Composite Physical: 9.27

Explosive, fluid athlete with elite size-adjusted range and movement ability.

Functional Traits
Range: 9.30
Route Recognition: 9.40
Coverage Versatility: 9.00
Ball Skills: 9.40
Tackling Efficiency: 8.70

Composite Functional: 9.16

Elite playmaker with high-end instincts, range, and ball production.

Competitive DNA
Motor Consistency: 9.00
Physical Temperament: 8.70
Finish Ability: 8.80

Composite DNA: 8.83

Highly competitive defender who plays with urgency and consistent effort.

Value & NFL Translation
Nickel / Sub-Package Value: 9.00
Scheme Versatility: 9.00

Composite Value: 9.00

High-value defensive back capable of impacting multiple coverage structures with playmaking ability.

Overall Evaluation
Dillon Thieneman projects as a high-level playmaking safety with elite instincts, range, and ball skills. His ability to process quickly and generate turnovers provides immediate defensive value, while his overall skill set supports long-term starting potential.
Certified Rare Breed™ defensive back with All-Pro upside and playmaking impact.