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Round 1, 25th Overall: Oregon DB Dillon Thieneman
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NFL Draft Postcards: Dillon Thieneman | Thursday, April 23
New Bears defensive back Dillon Thieneman, the No. 25 overall pick, checks in from the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh to describe how he felt when he received the life-changing call from general manager Ryan Poles, his emotions walking across the draft stage and more.

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Ryan Poles on Dillon Thieneman: 'Everything we're looking for' | Press Conference
General manager Ryan Poles addresses the media following the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft.

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Dillon Thieneman bringing speed to Bears defense | Press Conference
New Bears defensive back Dillon Thieneman virtually addresses the media on Thursday after being drafted 25th overall in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft.

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Bears select Oregon DB Dillon Thieneman 25th overall
The Bears bolstered their secondary Thursday night by selecting Oregon's Dillon Thieneman with the 25th pick in the first round of the NFL Draft.

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HIGHLIGHTS: Dillon Thieneman
Check out Bears' first-round selection Dillon Thieneman's top plays from his time at Oregon and Purdue.

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Bears director of college scouting Breck Ackley breaks down Dillon Thieneman | Press Conference
Director of college scouting Breck Ackley meets the media at Halas Hall to discuss the Bears' selection of Oregon defensive back Dillon Thieneman in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft.






















