Bills 2026 NFL draft target: Scouting report for S Dillon Theineman
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Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman could be a player to watch for the Buffalo Bills ahead of the 2026 NFL draft.
As things stand, the Bills hold the No. 26 overall pick in the first round. The team has seven total picks scattered around the board. Buffalo is missing their second-round pick (traded for D.J. Moore), but the team picks twice in the fifth round.
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If things hold there, general manager Brandon Beane and the Bills front office could have plenty of options to consider when turning in their selection cards.
During the run up to the draft, which starts April 23, Bills Wire will compile information on prospects Buffalo could have interest in. Specifically, what scouting reports and draft profiles say about their game.
Thieneman is up next in our prospect previews.
Here's a rundown of what experts are saying about his game:
S Dillon Thieneman | Oregon | Junior
Vitals
Height: 6'
Weight: 201 lbs
Pros
- Size, athleticism, and speed (4.35 40-time)
- Versatility to play both safety spots and slot
- Three-year starter
- Instincts and range
- Fluid hips and smooth backpedal
Cons
- Block shedding
- Man coverage lapses
- Angles sometimes off
Stats
2025 stats (15 GP):
- 96 tackles, 3.5 TFL, 1 sack, 2 interceptions, 5 passes defended
Career Stats (39 GP):
- 306 tackles, 10 TFL, 2 sacks, 8 interceptions, 14 passes defended
2025 PFF grade:
- 89.9.
PFF grade over the last three seasons:
- 83.9.
Consensus rank
Draft stock: Round 1-2
Highlight reel
Dillon Thieneman (6’0 207) Oregon
— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) January 19, 2026
+ Straight-line speed
+ Known as a film-junkie
+ Violent finisher on tackles
+ Excellent range and pursuit
+ 91.1 coverage grade in 2025
+ Just an 8.3% missed tackle rate
+ Over 2,400 snaps played
+ Active at the catch point
+ Instinctive in… pic.twitter.com/UTg3hILJ4u
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