Purdue Safety Dillon Thieneman Visits Ohio State

Dillon Thieneman, the top safety in the NCAA Transfer Portal, is set to visit Ohio State, alongside other visits to Oregon and possibly LSU, Penn State, and Texas. The former Purdue standout, who was a key player with 210 total tackles and six interceptions over two seasons, entered the portal following Purdue's disappointing 1-11 season and the firing of head coach Ryan Walters. Ohio State is actively seeking to bolster its roster as it prepares for the College Football Playoff, recognizing the need to recruit talented players like Thieneman to replace outgoing talent. Wisconsin is also pursuing Ohio State transfer linebacker Gabe Powers, who is exploring options after limited playing time at the Buckeyes despite being a four-star recruit. Both players represent significant opportunities for their prospective new teams to enhance their defensive capabilities. The recruitment of Thieneman and Powers reflects the competitive landscape of college football as programs look to strengthen their rosters through the transfer portal.