Ruben Hyppolite II

Ruben Hyppolite II (born September 16, 2001) is an American professional football linebacker. He played college football for the Maryland Terrapins and was selected by the Bears in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL draft.

Early life Hyppolite grew up in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He first attended American Heritage School in Plantation, where he played football and won two state championships. He then transferred to McArthur High School so that he would be able to graduate early (he was unable to at American Heritage, a private school). He was invited to the International Bowl as a member of the U.S. national team.

College career Hyppolite appeared in four games in 2020, recording 14 tackles. He concluded his five-year collegiate career having appeared in 51 games, recording 236 tackles, three sacks and six passes defended.

Professional career

Hyppolite was selected by the Chicago Bears in the fourth round (132nd overall) of the 2025 NFL draft. He also saw snaps on defense, recording three tackles in the season opener against the Minnesota Vikings and starting Week 12 versus the Pittsburgh Steelers. However, he suffered a shoulder injury in the latter. Hyppolite concluded his first year with six tackles in seven games.

On August 30, 2026, Hyppolite was waived/injured by the Bears.