Nov 25, 2023; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Purdue Boilermakers defensive back Dillon Thieneman (31) intercepts a pass intended for Indiana Hoosiers wide receiver Donaven McCulley (1) during the first half at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-USA TODAY Sports
Purdue’s freshman safety picked up another honor today, he’s the Football Writers Association of America’s Defensive Freshman of the year!
DT31 officially finishes the year #️⃣3️⃣ in the NATION in solo tackles (6.2 per game) and INTS (6) 🤯
Can't wait for year two from @DillonThieneman! pic.twitter.com/fDRZNIfJsx
— Purdue Football (@BoilerFootball) January 10, 2024
“Along with earning FWAA Freshman All-America accolades, Thieneman becomes just the second defensive player, as well as the first Big Ten player, to win a national freshman player of the year award from the organization. Thieneman is Purdue’s first player to make the FWAA Freshman All-America team since wide receiver David Bell (Cleveland Browns) and defensive lineman George Karlaftis (Kansas City Chiefs) in 2019.”
The effort has had a ripple effect as safeties coach Grant O’brien was honored this week as well…
🏈Safeties Coach of The Year🏈
Our National & B1G Safeties Coach of the Year is @BoilerFootball's @CoachOB_Purdue👏
Had the Highest @PFF Graded SAF in FBS (a True Freshman), the B1G Leader in INTs, 2nd in SAF QB Pressures, 2 of the Top 3 in Tackles✍️
SAF Coach of The Year🧵👇 pic.twitter.com/HWRrTb72vU
— Our Coaching Network | A Football Coach Community (@OurCoachingNet) January 15, 2024
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