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Why Dillion Thieneman Is An Elite Pick For The Bears | Best Players for Bears on Day 2
The Chicago Bears may have just pulled off a MAJOR draft steal 😳
With the No. 25 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, Chicago selected Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman — a player many believed could go in the TOP 15 👀
Thieneman brings elite speed (4.35), physicality, and versatility — making him a perfect fit in Dennis Allen’s defensive scheme 🔥
After losing both starting safeties this offseason, Ryan Poles wasted no time addressing one of the Bears’ biggest needs.
But the story doesn’t stop there…
With picks #57, #60, and #89 still coming up, the Bears are in a PRIME position to:
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