"The one thing the Cowboys frustratingly failed to do last year was limit big plays deep down the field. Who can forget Russell Wilson pushing the Cowboys to the brink because they couldn't keep the Giants' receivers in front of them?"
"Listed as Mel Kiper's number two safety, Oregon's Dillon Thieneman has a lot of traits to consider. The first thing that stands out is his instincts. In 2023, he recorded six interceptions while playing for Purdue, primarily by doing a great job of reading the eyes of the quarterback and using his excellent range to track the football."
"Thieneman isn't just an exceptional athlete; he has the mental makeup to put himself in the right position and gives the effort to make the tackle once he properly diagnoses the play. He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.35 seconds while also posting a broad jump of 10'5" and a vertical jump of 41"."
The Dallas Cowboys' 2025 defense, particularly the secondary, struggled significantly with injuries and allowing big plays downfield. Safety Caleb Downs could address these issues but likely won't be available at pick 12 due to draft rankings and potential medical concerns from the combine. Dillon Thieneman from Oregon, ranked as Mel Kiper's second-best safety prospect, presents a viable alternative. Thieneman demonstrates exceptional instincts, having recorded six interceptions in 2023 through strong quarterback reads and range. He averages over 100 tackles annually and combines athletic prowess with intelligent positioning and tackling effort.
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