Dillon Thieneman

PRO CAREER: Drafted in the first-round (25th overall) of the 2026 NFL Draft by the Chicago Bears.

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4/23/2026: Drafted in the first-round (25th overall) by the Chicago Bears

COLLEGE: Played his final season at Oregon (2025) after two seasons at Purdue (2023-24)...Started all 15 games during his lone season at Oregon, totaling 86 tackles (43 solo), two interceptions, seven passes defended, 3.5 tackles for loss and a sack...Earned All-American, First-Team All-Big Ten and Academic All-American honors...Started in all 24 games played in two seasons at Purdue...Totaled 210 tackles, including 100+ in both seasons...Had six interceptions, 15 passes defended, 6.5 tackles for loss and two forced fumbles for the Boilermakers...As a freshman, was named Third-Team All-American, First-Team Freshman All-American, Second-Team All-Big Ten and earned the Thompson-Randle El Big Ten Freshman of the Year award.

PERSONAL: Prepped at Westfield High School (Ind.)...A senior team captain, led the Shamrocks to a pair of state runner-up finishes...Totaled 246 tackles, five interceptions, 11 passes defended and 11 tackles for loss earning him First-Team All-Conference honors three times.