Dillon Thieneman Drafted 25th Overall

0:00On April 24th, Oregon Duck Safety, Dylan Dianiman wasted no time landing his NFL spot, going 25th overall to the Chicago Bears in the 20th. 26th draft, that first round call-up means big-time cash right out the gate. He's locked into a four-year rookie deal projected at $19.5 million total, including a $10.6 million signing, bonus and a fifth-year option. Bears front office must be feeling good about that investment. The enemy transferred from Purdue last year in lit-up Oregon's defense, racking up 92 tackles, two interceptions and seven pass breakups. Earned all American nods, first team all big-ten, and even Jim Thorpe's in my final status. Meanwhile, he was just the second safety off the board in round one, following Ohio State's Caleb Downs to Dallas at 11. Teammate Kenyon Sadeek beat him out as the first duck picked, 16th to the New York Jets. Duck's coach Dan Lanning has more talent waiting in the wings, so expect several more Oregon names to pop up over the next few days as the draft rolls.

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