Bears Land Steal with Dillon Thieneman

0:00On April 24, Chicago Bears landed a steal with their 25 pick in the 2026 NFL draft, snagging Oregon Safety Dylan Dianaman. Fans wanted an ed rusher, but this guy was the best player on the board and pure value at that spot. His stock skyrocketed after flashing elite speed and athleticism at the NFL scouting combine, turning him from a fringed first rounder into a hot, commodity. After this month, NFL Networks Daniel Jeremiah revealed some teams graded the enemy higher than Caleb Downs, one of the drafts top talents. Downs went 11th overall to the Dallas Cowboys after they traded up, so the Bears grabbed a comparable player, 14 picks later. Analysts are calling it immense value, and Bears fans are buzzing about the upside. Chicago needed safety help big time after losing Kevin Byard and Jaquan Brisker, even with Kobe Bryant signing in free agency. Benjamin feels that gab as a versatile starter who can play box safety, free safety, or

1:00even slot corner. He mentioned a strong formal visit with the Bears, hinting they targeted him early. Expect him to pair with Bryant in the box, boasting a defense ready to compete right away. I'm Corey with the story, and you've been listening to NFL News today, AI-powered football coverage.