The Chicago Bears went for defense on their first pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
In the 25th selection, they chose safety Dillon Thieneman from Oregon.
The defensive back is 6 feet and weighs 200 pounds. In 39 games for 3 seasons at Purdue and Oregon, Thieneman had 306 tackles and 8 interceptions.
The Bears have 6 more picks in the NFL Draft on Friday and Saturday. It includes 2 selections in the second round.
April 23, 2026