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2026 NFL draft: Secondary talent falls to Bills in Round 1 mock
TL;DR
The Buffalo Bills are projected to select Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman with the 26th overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft, according to a mock draft by Athlon Sports. Thieneman, who previously played at Purdue, is noted for his impressive college statistics.
The Buffalo Bills get a "steal" in Round 1 of Athlon Sports' latest 2026 NFL draft mock.
NFL draft analyst Luke Easterling sees a bit of a slide for Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman. That's profitable for the Bills as the team selects him with their pick at No. 26 overall.
The Bills and Thieneman have been connected, having met at the 2026 combine.
Thieneman was a junior transfer at Oregon last season. He recorded 96 tackles, including 3.5 for loss, a sack, two interceptions and five passes defended in 2025. Most noticeable on his stat sheet comes from his freshman year at Purdue in 2023 when Thieneman had six interceptions and two forced fumbles in 12 games played.
For more on Thieneman to the Bills, see the breakdown below:
This article originally appeared on Bills Wire: 2026 NFL draft: Bills find secondary addition in Round 1 mock
Q&A
What are Dillon Thieneman's college statistics before the 2026 NFL draft?
Dillon Thieneman recorded 96 tackles, including 3.5 for loss, a sack, two interceptions, and five passes defended in 2025, and had six interceptions and two forced fumbles in 12 games during his freshman year at Purdue in 2023.
Why are the Buffalo Bills interested in Dillon Thieneman for the 2026 NFL draft?
The Buffalo Bills are interested in Dillon Thieneman due to his strong performance in college and the connection established during their meeting at the 2026 combine, making him a valuable pick at No. 26 overall.
