Bears’ Dillon Thieneman Ranks Among Top-Selling Rookie Jerseys

The No. 25 pick is Chicago’s bet on speed and versatility in Dennis Allen’s defense.

Overview

Fanatics, cited by NFL on FOX, lists the Bears safety ninth among rookie jersey sales from the 2026 class.
Chicago drafted Thieneman 25th overall out of Oregon after two seasons at Purdue.
General manager Ryan Poles praised his range and IQ, saying he can play free or strong safety and even slot corner.
Analysts see a clean fit in Dennis Allen’s mix-and-match secondary, which Chicago has been rebuilding for speed with additions like Coby Bryant.
ESPN’s Ben Solak left Thieneman off early Defensive Rookie of the Year lists, arguing safeties rarely win the award in modern voting.