"Thieneman is ranked as the No. 17 player in the draft class, and the second-best safety in the draft behind Caleb Downs from Ohio State, who some think will actually fall all the way to pick 12, but you can read all the mock drafts you want. I just do not see that actually happening."
"When you think about this, the window for Dallas is probably another two years, MAYBE three if they are lucky, but they do not have time to draft a guy that is not ready to start day one and be an impact player."
"Thieneman is someone who can step in right away and do what he needs to do and do it at a high level. The Cowboys struggled defensively in 2025, allowing 265.94 passing yards per game."
"That weakness leaves room for a long-term answer at the position, and Thieneman is viewed as a foundational piece for the defense. He finished the season with an 85.3 score in the PFSN College Football Safety Impact Metric."
The Dallas Cowboys hold two first round picks in the NFL Draft, with a significant focus on safety Dillon Thieneman. Following Markquese Bell's recent arrest, the need for a strong safety has intensified. Thieneman, ranked as the second-best safety and 17th overall in the draft, is seen as a player who can make an immediate impact. The Cowboys' defensive struggles in 2025 highlight the urgency for a foundational piece like Thieneman, who excelled in college with an 85.3 score in the PFSN College Football Safety Impact Metric.
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