Dillon Thieneman – Oregon
Measurables: 6-foot-0, 201 pounds
Snapshot: A three-year starter who tallied consecutive 100-tackle seasons at Purdue before transferring to Oregon ahead of last year, Thieneman was a do-it-all safety who racked up 96 tackles, five passes defensed, 3.5 tackles-for-loss and two picks during his lone season with the Ducks.
Daniel Jeremiah Top 50 3.0 (NFL.com – March 5): No. 17 overall (No. 3 S)
Dane Brugler Top 100 (The Athletic – Feb. 11): No. 23 overall (No. 2 S)
Matt Miller Top 50 (ESPN – March 5): No. 16 overall (No. 2 S)
Pro Football Focus: No. 11 overall (No. 2 S)
NFL.com: “Thieneman was a versatile chess piece in Oregon’s defense. He lined up in the box, in the deep half and over the slot. When he’s aligned in the back end, he can anticipate and range over the top to find and play the ball. He has excellent closing speed and takes good routes. He shows a fluid, smooth pedal when aligned in the slot. He’s quick to plant/drive on throws in front of him and he’s a reliable tackler most of the time…Against the run, he trusts his eyes and explodes into the alley. Overall, Thieneman does a lot of different tasks at a very high level. His skill set is highly coveted around the NFL.”
The Athletic: “Because of his open-field athleticism, Thieneman has a lot to offer in the NFL, including the versatility to make plays over the top in coverage or downhill against the run. With his impressive range and anticipation from the deep half, he can guard sidelines and sort through routes. He reminds me of Justin Reid.”
ESPN: “Thieneman is a productive, versatile safety with proven ball skills and eight career interceptions. After transferring from Purdue, Thieneman shined as the quarterback of Oregon’s secondary and proved his tools in deep coverage and playing in the box. A true free safety with 4.35 speed, Thieneman could be a top-20 pick thanks to his high football IQ and NFL readiness after three seasons as a college starter. Teams looking for a versatile, playmaking safety will love his tape.”
For more on Thieneman, check out his draft profile at NFL.com.
Zakee Wheatley – Penn State
Measurables: 6-foot-3, 203 pounds
Snapshot: Wheatley spent five years with the Nittany Lions, developing into a consistent starter who appeared in 58 games during his career there. He racked up 74 tackles, two tackles-for-loss and an interception in 2025.
Daniel Jeremiah Top 50 3.0 (NFL.com – March 5): Not Ranked
Dane Brugler Top 100 (The Athletic – Feb. 11): No. 55 overall (No. 4 S)
Matt Miller Top 50 (ESPN – March 5): Not Ranked (No. 4 S)
Pro Football Focus: No. 104 overall (No. 7 S)
The Athletic: “A lean, stretched-out athlete, Wheatley needs to be more consistent with his run-fit angles and finishing skills, but he is a willing run defender with a decisive downhill trigger. In coverage, he plays with outstanding balance and ball skills, and he has a solid feel for route concepts.”
For more on Wheatley, check out his draft profile at NFL.com.