Bears Draft Dillon Thieneman: New Safety Star

0:00It's April 24th. You're listening to NFL News today, AI-powered football coverage. I'm Corey with the story. Chicago Bears just snagged Oregon Safety, Dylan Thianiman, with the 25th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. This six-foot standout was a defensive anchor for the Ducks last season, racking up 92 tackles and two interceptions. He transferred from Purdue to Oregon ahead of the 2025 campaign, bringing that big 10 grit to the Pac-12 and shining right away. The Bears had a glaring hole at safety after losing Jaquan Brisker and Kevin Byer to free agency, leaving Cam Lewis as the projected starter, but no, real depth. The Imens' versatility makes him perfect. He can drop back deep, cover the slot, or stuff to run from the box, setting him up as a day one starter. Alongside, Kobe Bryant. Defensive coordinator Dennis Allen now has a dynamic chess piece to mix up schemes, locking down the secondary and boosting Chicago's back end for years to come.