Thieneman's NFL Draft Buzz: Top Landing Spots

0:00On April 9th Oregon Duck Safety, Dylan Theaneman turned heads after transferring from Purdue and dominating in just one season in Eugene. He racked up 96 tackles, 3.5 for loss, 2 picks, and 7 pass breakups on one of the nation's top defenses. His hybrid style blitzing like a linebacker or covering deep made him a Jim Thorpe semi-finalist and a first round lock for the 2026 NFL. Draft. At the combine, he blazed a 4.3540 yard dash and leaped 41 inches vertically, cementing his status as the number 2 or. The re-safety behind Ohio State's Caleb Downs. He's the only ducks defender projected that high, alongside tight-in Kenyan Sadeek. Fans and scouts love his versatility, especially teams needing secondary help after losing vets. Mott drafts buzz with excitement over how his speed and hits fit aggressive schemes. Top landing spots include the Vikings at Pick 18, where he'd replace Harrison Smith under Brian Flores.

1:00Dolphins could grab him at 30 to fill Minka Fitzpatrick's shoes. Eagles at 23 see him plugging holes next to Cooper Dijon. Bears at 25 fixing their turnover machine and Seahawks at 32. Pairing him with Devon Witherspoon for title defense. Draft kicks off April 23rd, so keep eyes peeled. Tiananmen's about to cash in on that duck magic wherever he lands. NFL news today, powered by AI bringing you what matters on Game Day. I'm Corey with The Story.