BREAKING: Bears Select Dillon Thieneman 25th Overall And Why It Was A Brilliant Move

The Chicago Bears knew they needed a mixture of good scouting and good fortune to land a quality player so late in the 1st round. As it turned out, they got both. The 1st round of the 2026 NFL draft saw some surprising twists, but it was mostly a blitz on the trenches for most of the run time. Offensive tackle and edge rusher saw tons of action in the top 20. By the time the Bears went on the clock, most of the notable names were gone. Except one. By some miracle, Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman was still on the board.