Thieneman is a savvy, instinctive, multi-alignment safety with high-end starter potential and plus value on all three downs. He wins with very good positional speed, explosiveness, and outstanding coverage instincts, allowing him to impact games from depth, the slot, or robber alignments. While he lacks elite short-area agility and true enforcer power, his football IQ, range, and relentless pursuit make him an ideal fit for modern, multiple defenses that emphasize disguise, zone coverage, and post-snap rotation.