Chicago Bears fans excited for Dillon Thieneman as NFL Draft continues Friday

TL;DR

Dillon Thieneman, the Chicago Bears' top draft pick, is set to be introduced at Halas Hall. The All-American safety from Oregon fills a critical need for the team.

Key points

Dillon Thieneman is the Bears' top draft pick.
He is an All-American safety from Oregon.
Thieneman previously played at Purdue.
He will compete for a starting slot on the team.
His introduction is scheduled at Halas Hall.

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Bears top draft pick Dillon Thieneman is headed to Chicago.

The highly-touted safety is expect to be introduced at Halas Hall later Friday.

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Thieneman was an All-American this past season at Oregon. He also played at Purdue.

He fills an immediate need for the Bears and will compete for a starting slot.

Bears fans are buzzing about the draft, feeling pretty confident ahead of next season.

Several NFL experts are calling the Dillon Thieneman pick the best of the night for any team and they're hoping that momentum continues Friday night.

Bears fans are excited and optimistic this morning with the Monsters of the Midway first round pick.

"I think it was a great pick," Bears fan Joel Dziedzic said. "Based on what was there I think he's going to do very well."

"He's going to bring some fresh blood to the team and he's got swagger that we need to that we all love in Chicago," Bears fan Victoria Maclean said.

No stranger to the Midwest, Dillon Thieneman hails from Indiana.

The Bears were determined to get faster on defense and Dillon certainly helps them do just that.

He's got great closing speed and is expected to be a perfect complement to line up alongside Coby Bryant at safety.

"Some speed that we need back in the safety, defensive backs," Bears fan Daryl Glaz said. "I'm happy with it. I think he was the best one. A lot of people didn't think he was gonna be around. But we got a steal."

At 6 feet - 201 pounds, the Indianapolis native was Big 10 "Freshman of the Year" at Purdue the first of two seasons with the Boilermakers, before transferring to Oregon last year, hoping to step up his game for this NFL opportunity.

"I feel like making the leap to Oregon was kind of preparing me for the next level already, like I'm going to a new place, new coaches, new scheme, new environment," Thieneman said. "So I'm kind of used to that change, and I know how to make it and what works for me and what doesn't. So I'm kind of able to grow from that last experience. And I think hit the ground running."

Q&A

Who is Dillon Thieneman and what is his background?

Dillon Thieneman is the Chicago Bears' top draft pick, an All-American safety from Oregon who previously played at Purdue.

What position does Dillon Thieneman play for the Bears?

Dillon Thieneman plays as a safety and is expected to compete for a starting position on the Chicago Bears.

When will Dillon Thieneman be introduced to the Bears?

Dillon Thieneman is expected to be introduced at Halas Hall later on Friday.

Why is Dillon Thieneman a significant pick for the Bears?

Dillon Thieneman fills an immediate need for the Bears, enhancing their defensive lineup.