Bears take Oregon S Dillon Thieneman at No. 25
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Key Points:
- The Chicago Bears addressed their defensive struggles by selecting Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman with the 25th overall pick in the NFL Draft, their first defensive first-round pick since 2018.
- The Bears ranked 29th in total defense last season and lost key defensive players Kevin Byard and Jaquan Brisker in the offseason, creating an urgent need for defensive reinforcements.
- Thieneman, who transferred from Purdue to Oregon for his final college season, recorded 96 tackles, seven passes defensed, and two interceptions last year.
- The Bears still require additional defensive help, particularly an edge rusher, after finishing 31st in pass-rush win rate in the previous season.
