The Bear’s Den, April 24, 2026

TL;DR

The Chicago Bears selected Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman as the 25th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Thieneman is expected to compete for a starting position alongside Coby Bryant.

Key points

Chicago Bears selected Dillon Thieneman at No. 25
Thieneman is a safety from Oregon
He will compete for a starting position
The draft took place on April 23, 2026
Event occurred at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh

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PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 23: Dillon Thieneman (R) of Oregon poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell (L) after being selected twenty-fifth overall pick by the Chicago Bears during Round One of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 23, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) | Getty Images **THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL** **BEARSSSSSS** **2026 NFL Draft: Bears pick Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman at No. 25** The Bears have had an opening in the starting lineup alongside newcomer Coby Bryant, and Thieneman will get the inside track to win the job. **SI bloke says “Bears Still Have Work to do at Safety Even With Dillon Thieneman Pick”** I reply: You had to go there? You had to be that guy? **Grading the Chicago Bears’ Selection of Dillon Thieneman** Instant draft grades are dumber than a sack of hammers. Instead of grading the draft pick, instead I will grade the SI article. I give it a D- because I’m feeling generous. It’s not actually that good. **The Really Comical Clause Put into Chicago Bears Stadium Bill** Another dumb article from SI. They are trying to be clever. They aren’t. I remember when I was young I worked extra hours so I could earn the money for an SI subscription. Man those days when they actually were a quality product are SO gone. **POLISH SAUSAGE** Oopsy! could have had Woods if they wanted him. **KNOW THINE ENEMY** They passed up Thieneman for an amazingly talented injured guy who who may or may not be a star.

Q&A

Who was the 25th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft?

Dillon Thieneman from Oregon was selected as the 25th overall pick by the Chicago Bears.

What position does Dillon Thieneman play?

Dillon Thieneman plays as a safety.

Which team did the Chicago Bears select Dillon Thieneman from?

The Chicago Bears selected Dillon Thieneman from the University of Oregon.

What impact will Dillon Thieneman have on the Bears' lineup?

Dillon Thieneman is expected to compete for a starting safety position alongside newcomer Coby Bryant.