On April 23, 2026, Dillon Thieneman from Oregon was selected 25th overall by the Chicago Bears during the NFL Draft held in Pittsburgh. In recent SB Nation Reacts polling, Thieneman received 12% of votes for outperforming his draft status, with most experts predicting he would be picked earlier. FanDuel Sportsbook has him at +2700 to win Defensive Rookie of the Year, given his potential as a day-one starter. The favorite for the award is Jets EDGE David Bailey at +500.
Want More Context? 🔎
Dillon Thieneman’s Draft Status and Performance Comparison
Sports News. No Fluff.
Quick summaries of major games, trades, and headlines — so you can stay in the loop without spending hours reading.