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Former NFL player has high praise for Chicago Bears’ 2026 first round pick

Friday, April 24, 2026 10:10

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Chicago Bears new safety Dillon Thieneman

The Chicago Bears got themselves an absolute playmaker at safety. Ryan Poles and Ben Johnson decided to add an instant starter for Dennis Allen’s defense, drafting Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman with the 25th overall pick of the 2026 NFL draft.

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Thieneman was a 2025 second team All-American and is a versatile player that’ll be an instant boost to a secondary that struggled in 2025.

A former NFL player has major praise for the Chicago Bears following their selection of Dillon Thieneman

Chicago Bears Dillon Thieneman — Apr 23, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Oregon Ducks defensive back Dillon Thieneman poses on the red carpet before the 2026 NFL Draft at Point State Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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Chicago Sports Network’s Clay Harbor gave the Bears some massive praise following the selection, calling it an “excellent pick” with a “high floor”.

The former tight end called Thieneman a “Freak athlete” and mentioned that the Oregon safety is a great tackler.

Dillion Thieneman to the Bears.

Wow. They get a versatile piece to pair with Coby Bryant. Excellent pick high floor.

40-Yard Dash
4.35
10-Yard Split
1.52
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41’’
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10’ 5’’

Freak athlete. Great tackler. Versatile piece. #DaBears #ChicagoBears

— Clay Harbor (@clayharbs82) April 24, 2026

Chicago got themselves an absolute playmaker

With how bad the Bears’ secondary was in 2025, it was clear they needed an additional versatile playmaker alongside newly acquired free agent Coby Bryant.

Thieneman brings an instant boost of speed to the secondary. The former Oregon Duck ran a very impressive 4.35 in the 40 yard dash.

The defensive back is not only a ballhawk, but was a standout tackler as well. This has the potential to be a perfect addition to a defense that needs improvement in 2026.

11. S Dillon Thieneman – Oregon

Thieneman has as much proven versatility as anyone in this class & has been making a case for SAF2 down the stretch. Elite tackler, tone-setter in run support, sticky in man coverage, & has 2 years of exp at FS in a single-high scheme pic.twitter.com/JoYTxfZOY5

— James Foster (@NoFlagsFilm) January 4, 2026

Ryan Poles, Chicago Bears — Feb 24, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles speaks at the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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