Steelers 2026 scouting report: S Dillon Thieneman

[ASFN Admin]

While there are other pressing positional needs than safety ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft for the Pittsburgh Steelers, there's one candidate who may be too talented to pass up with Pick No. 21.

Enter Dillon Thieneman, a lightning-fast, total package at the safety position who could be available for the Steelers as a potential first-round selection.

Here is a look at Thieneman's scouting report, which contains his bio, strengths, concerns, stats, and highlights.

Dillon Thieneman, S, Oregon​

• Height: 6 feet
• Weight: 201 pounds
• 40-yard dash: 4.34 seconds
• Projection: Late-first to early-second

Strengths​

• Elite coverage instincts
• Great IQ
• Plays the run with urgency
• Game-changing speed
• Versatility to play at slot, strong safety, and free safety
• Well-rounded

Concerns​

• Man coverage could use some work
• Struggles against play-action
• Average change-of-direction quickness

Stats​

• 2023: 106 combined tackles, 2.0 tackles for loss, 2 passes defended, 6 interceptions, 2 forced fumbles
• 2024: 104 combined tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, 7 passes defended, 0 interceptions, 0 forced fumbles
• 2025: 96 combined tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, 5 passes defended, 2 interceptions, 0 forced fumbles

Highlights​

Dillon Thieneman is my newest 1st round grade

He’d be a home run pick for the Cowboys at 12 imo pic.twitter.com/kgWlMEOJ1p

— NFL Draft Files (@NFL_DF) March 10, 2026

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