Ruben Hyppolite II (born September 16, 2001) is an American professional

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for the

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of the

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(NFL). He played

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for the

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and was selected by the Bears in the fourth round of the

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Early life

Hyppolite grew up in

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. He first attended American Heritage School in

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, where he played

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). After playing at McArthur, Hyppolite was ranked a four-star prospect and one of the top-25

s nationally. He was invited to the

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as a member of the U.S. national team. He committed to play

for the

College career

Hyppolite appeared in four games in 2020, recording 14

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. He then started 12 games as a

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in 2021, totaling 62 tackles and two tackles-for-loss (TFLs), and started eight games in 2022, recording 24 tackles and a pass breakup. He started all 13 games as a

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in 2023 and placed second for the Terrapins with 66 tackles, also totaling 2.5 TFLs and a pass breakup. He returned for a final season in 2024 and led the Terrapins with 66 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

in the fourth round (132nd overall) of the

References

External links

Maryland Terrapins bioChicago Bears bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Hyppolite, Ruben 2001 births Living people Players of American football from Fort Lauderdale, Florida American football linebackers American Heritage School (Florida) alumni Maryland Terrapins football players Chicago Bears players