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With the 132nd pick in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, the Chicago Bears have selected Ruben Hyppolite II, linebacker from Maryland.
This selection was acquired after a trade back with the Buffalo Bills, and I share a few thoughts on that here.
Hyppolite (5’11”, 236 pounds) ran a 4.39 in the 40-yard dash at his Pro Day, which would have been the fastest of all linebackers at the NFL Combine. Even if the pro day 40 was off by a fraction (others had him at 4.42), he’s still a speedy linebacker who has agility, as evidenced by his 6.96-second three-cone drill.
He was Maryland’s defensive signal caller and a team captain, and in 2024, he compiled 66 tackles, seven tackles for loss, and an interception. His speed makes him a fit for depth at the weakside linebacker position in Chicago, plus he’s likely to be a core special-teams player.
We’ll record an immediate reaction podcast about the selection, so check that out right here as soon as it publishes from our 2nd City Gridiron channels.
Poll
What letter grade do you give the Bears' pick of Ruben Hyppolite II, linebacker from Maryland?
This poll is closed
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10%
A
(39 votes) -
29%
B
(109 votes) -
26%
C
(99 votes) -
19%
D
(72 votes) -
14%
F
(54 votes)
Chicago Bears 2025 Draft Class (so far)
- Round 1: No. 10 overall - Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan
- Round 2: No. 39 (from Carolina) - Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri
- Round 2: No. 56 (from Buffalo) - Ozzy Trapilo, OT, Boston College
- Round 2: No. 62 (from Buffalo) - Shemar Turner, DT, Texas
The Bears take Maryland LB Ruben Hyppolite II at No. 142.
— Matt Clapp (@DaBearNecess) April 26, 2025
Here was the ESPN reaction to the pick, with Field Yates particularly being a fan of the player. pic.twitter.com/QJbmhGNy2v
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