It was only a matter of time before the Chicago Bears threw a curveball in the 2025 draft that fans weren’t ready for. That came in the 4th round. After trading down in the 4th round, they secured Maryland linebacker Ruben Hyppolite with the 132nd pick. He is far from a household name among draft fans, so what gives? The short answer is the kid is a physical freak of nature. Despite being almost 240 lbs, he has 4.39 speed. He covers so much ground and couples it with solid instincts and a good feel in coverage. That makes him a great fit for Dennis Allen’s defense.
Many people won’t like the pick because he wasn’t ranked high on media boards and wasn’t invited to the scouting combine. However, his tape shows a player with tons of athletic traits, good instincts, and leadership qualities. One could also argue he played
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