Next Harrison Smith? Vikings come across Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman at the NFL Combine; Is the successor already in sight?
The Minnesota Vikings just sat down with Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine, fueling talk that he could be Harrison Smith’s long-term replacement. With multiple mock drafts sending Thieneman to Minnesota at No. 18, the front office now has to decide if a first-round safety is worth passing on other premium positions.
The Minnesota Vikings just sat down with Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine, fueling talk that he could be Harrison Smith’s long-term replacement. With multiple mock drafts sending Thieneman to Minnesota at No. 18, the front office now has to decide if a first-round safety is worth passing on other premium positions.
