Bears pick’s sister steals the spotlight during family NFL draft interview
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Bears pick’s sister steals the spotlight during family NFL draft interview
An image collage containing 3 images, Image 1 shows Three people being interviewed with an ABC News microphone, Image 2 shows Ken Thieneman, identified as Dillon's father, being interviewed by ABC, with a young woman in a red top behind him, Image 3 shows Dillon Thieneman and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell holding up a number 1 Chicago Bears jersey
Bridget Reilly·NY Post Sports
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Dillon Thieneman andthe Bearshad someone stealing their thunder.
Yes, the Bears picking a safety in the first round for the first time in 36 years was a shock to the league when the No. 25 pick was announced.
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However, Thieneman's younger sister, Kiera, stole the spotlight when the family was interviewed by ABC inPittsburghon Thursday night.
Stunning in a long red dress next to her father as he was being interviewed, the pretty blonde appeared to struggle to contain her excitement over the huge moment for her brother.
The member of Kappa Kappa Gamma at Purdue captured the attention of many fans, leading to a viral moment on draft night. Dillon, the Oregon product, likely hopes to gain just as much favor over Bears fans upon arriving inChicagoto kick off his rookie season.
Kiera Thieneman smiles as her father is interviewed by NBC after her brother Dillon was selected by the Bears in the first round of the NFL draft on Thursday. X @MLFootball
After winning the NFC North during head coach Ben Johnson's first season, Thieneman will be joining an eager group that's trying to build off their breakthrough season.
The safety played at Purdue for two years before transferring in 2025 to Oregon, where he had a stellar season. The 6-foot, 201-pound defensive back logged 95 tackles and two interceptions while earning his All-Big Ten first-team honors.
The Ducks finished with a 13-2 record and made it all the way to the College Football Playoff semifinals.
Dillon Thieneman's sister Kiera smiles during an interview after he was selected by the Bears in the NFL draft.
Dillon Thieneman (R) of Oregon poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell (L) after being selected twenty-fifth overall pick by the Chicago Bears during Round One of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 23, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Getty Images
The last time the Bears drafted a safety in the first round came in 1990 when they selected Mark Carrier with the No. 6 pick out of USC.
Thieneman is also the first defensive player selected by Chicago in the first round since linebackerRoquan Smithin 2018.
