"Our Chicago Bears mock draft stories will certainly look different this year, that much we know. Because unlike previous seasons where we have been looking at what prospects land in the top-10, Chicago's pick isn't until No. 25. Regardless of where the Bears are at on draft night, NFL Network draft guru Daniel Jeremiah sharing his first 2026 NFL Mock Draft will always grab my attention. And when it comes to the pick he sends to Chicago, my interest is definitely piqued."
"Savvy three-year starter with NFL size, speed and alignment versatility. Thieneman is an extension of his defensive coordinator, aligning and adjusting the secondary to motion and pre-snap shifts. He's an instinctive, rangy safety who can roll down into big nickel or robber positioning. He has a good feel for play design and route concepts in zone but has average change of direction to match breaks in man. He's not a"
Chicago holds the No. 25 pick and prospect targets will likely focus on defense, especially the defensive line. NFL analyst Daniel Jeremiah projects Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman to Chicago at No. 25. Thieneman brings NFL size, speed, alignment versatility and three years of starting experience. He aligns and adjusts the secondary to motion and pre-snap shifts, can play big nickel or robber, and shows strong zone instincts. He has average change of direction in man coverage, is not a big near-the-line thumper, but pursues relentlessly and consistently accumulates tackles.
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