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Dillon Thieneman drafted by Chicago Bears, No. 25 overall

sportsApr 24, 202622447

Chicago selected Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman with the No. 25 pick in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Thieneman totaled eight interceptions at Oregon and projects as a traditional post safety WHO can play single-high or from depth. Bears general manager Ryan Poles said Chicago considered moving back but kept the pick because pre-draft simulations had a 50/50 chance Thieneman would still be available. Thieneman posted a 9.72 RAS, ranking 40th among 1,391 measured strong safeties, and his ball-hawking skill set gives Chicago coverage versatility and turnover upside.

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