Instant analysis of Bears' selection of Sam Roush in NFL draft

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How NFL experts graded the Bears' selection of Dillon Thieneman

2026 NFL Draft: Bears select Dillon Thieneman in first round (No. 25)

Measurables:

• 6-foot-6
• 4.70 40-yard dash
• 1.61 10-yard split
• 38.5 inch vertical
• 25 bench press
• 45 receptions in 2025 career-high
• 545 receiving yards in 2025 career-high

Analysis

It’s understandable to scratch your head about this pick, but Chicago didn’t feel the defensive line had any value in the early third round, so they instead pivoted to another tight end. For a play caller like Ben Johnson, this means he can run 12 and 13 personnel.

Roush has average hands and a good, big frame, but his shorter arms hurt him against lengthier and stronger edge rushers. He won’t bring an impactful offensive number with Loveland blossoming as the star tight end, but if Chicago ships off Kmet, he could find himself in a more prominent role, just be a blocking tight end if he is the third tight end on the roster.

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