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0:462026 NFL Draft Grades: Bears Select Dillon Thieneman No. 25
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Draft Scouting Report
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Summary
Dillon Thieneman burst onto the scene as a freshman at Purdue. The high-end athlete with tremendous production filled a major need for the Ducks and is likely to step into a starting role in the NFL. He shows the range and versatility to fill multiple roles but must refine his tackling form to maximize his potential. Thieneman is an instinctive player who can create turnovers at the next level.
About
- 2023-25: 306 tackles (third-most in FBS; most among DB)
- 2023: 6 INT (tied for third-most in FBS in first season at Purdue)
Strengths
- Quick trigger to play downhill in run support.
- Versatility to play multiple positions in the secondary.
- High-IQ player who often finds himself in the right place at the right time.
Weaknesses
- Often tackles low or to the side instead of using proper form (12.7% missed tackle rate in 2025, per TruMedia).
- Paths to the football can occasionally be indirect.
- Change of direction and recovery speed can take an extra beat.
Combine Data
- 40-yard dash: 4.35 seconds
- Bench press: 18 reps
- Vertical jump: 41 inches
- Broad jump: 10 feet, 5 inches
Top Dillon Thieneman News
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Bears' Dillon Thieneman: Selected by Chicago
The Bears selected Thieneman in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 25th overall.
Thieneman would have been a justifiable selection somewhere in the top 20, so the Bears jumped at the chance to add the speedy safety with the 25th pick. Thieneman (6-feet, 201 pounds) was outrageously productive as a true freshman and sophomore starter at Purdue (2023-2024), accumulating triple-digit tackles in both seasons and intercepting six passes in the first season. Thieneman almost made it three seasons in a row with triple-digit tackles, but he finished with 'only' 96 tackles in his one season with Oregon (2025). With a 4.35-second 40 and 41-inch vertical, Thieneman showed he's a top-tier athlete in addition to a skilled safety.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-0, 201 lbs |
| Birthplace: Westfield, IN |
| Age: 21 |