Locked On 49ers - Daily Podcast On The San Francisco 49ers

Combine Performances for 49ers Draft Targets at Linebacker and Defensive Back

Mar 3, 2026
A fast-paced breakdown of Combine standouts the 49ers might target at safety, cornerback, and linebacker. They debate blazing 40 times from players like Dylan Thieneman and Emmanuel McNeil-Warren. The hosts weigh trade or veteran options alongside draft prospects such as Jacob Rodriguez. Conversation centers on athleticism versus the team’s historical drafting tendencies and whether more grit is needed on defense.
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INSIGHT

Thienemann Became A Legit First Round Safety

  • Dylan Thienemann tested as an elite-range safety with a 4.35 40, 1.52 10-yard split, and 41-inch vertical at 6'1", 201 pounds.
  • Brian Peacock and Eric Crocker note his size, ball skills, and film consistency could push him into first-round conversations despite typical team reluctance to draft safeties early.
INSIGHT

Combine Results Can Solidify Film Evaluation

  • Combine testing can confirm traits not obvious on college tape, turning solid film players into higher picks when athleticism shows up.
  • Eric Crocker explains Thienemann looked 'always in position' on tape but the 40 validated unexplored burst and range.
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Michael Huff Is A Useful Thienemann Comparison

  • Michael Huff is a close historical comp for Thienemann: similar size, identical 40 and vertical at draft time, suggesting a range/coverage safety rather than a thumper.
  • Peacock and Crocker caution Thienemann isn't a heavy hitter but brings rangy centerfield traits teams value.
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