NFL analyst Charles Davis revealed his "2026 NFL Mock Draft 2.1," and he has   safety Dillon Thieneman going in round one to the Minnesota Vikings (18th pick).

On his premise of the Oregon Duck landing in Minnesota,

“Thieneman’s athleticism and smarts are top notch. He could be a perfect replacement for one of the best if Harrison Smith decides to retire."

He continued on Thieneman's replacing of Smith with, 

"Safety Harrison Smith has spent his whole career with the Minnesota Vikings since 2012, making six Pro Bowls and being named First-team All-Pro and Second-team All-Pro during his career.

Smith is 37-years-old and could very well walk away from the game of football and retire. If he does, the Vikings will be eyeing someone they believe can replace him at the safety position. Thieneman in the first round is a candidate for that."