There’s a lot for the Seattle Seahawks to like in Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman leading up to the 2026 NFL Draft.
The safety position is proverbially joined at the hip with the Seahawks this offseason as a position that requires addressing. The Seahawks lost safety Coby Bryant to the Chicago Bears in free agency. Seattle did add veteran S Rodney Thomas II in the open market to compensate for the loss.
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However, Thieneman demands attention as a candidate for the Seahawks to consider taking in the first round of the draft. Seattle is disadvantaged with having the No. 32 overall pick in 2026. However, Thieneman has the chance to fall to the end of the first round on draft day.
The Indiana native brilliantly covered ground in the secondary last season at Oregon. Thieneman consistently showed that he was capable of making plays on the ball. He recorded two interceptions in 2025. Thieneman came away with a game-sealing interception in 2OT against Penn State that proved his ability to make plays late in critical situations.
Thieneman’s physicality, instincts, as well as his ability to read plays make him a safety that forecasts to add value to the Seahawks’ secondary as soon as next season.
This article originally appeared on Seahawks Wire: Seahawks should consider versatile Oregon safety in 2026 NFL Draft