Bears Hit Home Run with Thieneman Pick

0:00On April 24, Chicago Bears stayed locked in during the first round of the 2026 NFL draft, snagging Oregon Safety, Dylan Theoman at Pick Number 25. Fans were hoping for an edd rusher, but this pick brings huge value and slots perfectly into defensive coordinator Dennis Allen Scheme. General manager Ryan Poles broke it down after the round, saying they got aggressive but stuck to their guns on Scheme fits only. No messing around? If a guy didn't match with their building, he was off the board. Poles called it their most selective approach yet. The move pair Steineman, with big free agent signing Kobe Bryant in the secondary, creating mismatches teams won't like. That speed and coverage let them pressure up front without breaking down deep. Scouts love Steineman's versatility too. He can play high safety, drop low, or stuff the run, giving Allen way more options to mix it up. On top of the skills, his character and work ethic got rave reviews right up there with

1:00top guys they've drafted before. This feels like a home run for the Bears defense, setting them up strong for the long haul. From around the league, powered by AI, this is NFL News Today. I'm Corey with The Story.