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Bears' Dillon Thieneman completely snubbed from Defensive Rookie of the Year rankings
TL;DR
Dillon Thieneman, the Chicago Bears' first-round pick from the 2026 NFL Draft, has been excluded from the Defensive Rookie of the Year rankings by ESPN's Ben Solak. Despite being a highly regarded safety, Thieneman is not considered a contender for the award this season.
Key points
- Dillon Thieneman was drafted by the Chicago Bears at No. 25 overall.
- He was considered a steal in the 2026 NFL Draft.
- ESPN's Ben Solak has excluded him from Defensive Rookie of the Year rankings.
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The Chicago Bears got one of the biggest steals of the 2026 NFL Draft when Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman fell to them at No. 25 overall.
Most mock drafts didn't have Thieneman getting past the Minnesota Vikings or the Carolina Panthers at Nos. 18 and 19, but he slid and landed with the Bears for some great value.
However, ESPN's Ben Solak doesn't give Thieneman any chance to win the Defensive Rookie of the Year award this season, as he is completely snubbing the Bears' first-round pick from the awards category.
Bears' Dillon Thieneman brutal snub from DROY race
"From picks 16 to 32, six more defensive players went," Solak writes. "Again, we can toss aside safety - sorry, Dillon Thieneman - and focus on the five remainders."
Solak is completely discounting Thieneman's chances to win the DROY award, as he's not even including him in the possible long-shot candidates.
Q&A
Why was Dillon Thieneman snubbed from the Defensive Rookie of the Year rankings?
Dillon Thieneman was excluded from the Defensive Rookie of the Year rankings by ESPN's Ben Solak, who does not see him as a contender for the award this season.
What position does Dillon Thieneman play for the Chicago Bears?
Dillon Thieneman plays as a safety for the Chicago Bears.
Which teams were expected to draft Dillon Thieneman before he fell to the Bears?
Most mock drafts predicted that Dillon Thieneman would be selected by the Minnesota Vikings or the Carolina Panthers before he was picked by the Bears at No. 25 overall.