Ruben Hyppolite II LB Maryland | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Ruben Hyppolite II LB Maryland
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| Draft Year: 2024 | |||||||
| 40 time: 4.68 seconds (59%*) | |||||||
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*Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine
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| Draft Year: 2024 | ||||
| 40 time: 4.68 seconds (59%*) | ||||
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*Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine
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| Overall Rating: | 65.0 / 100 | |
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| Tackling: |
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59% |
| Pass Rush: |
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54% |
| Run Defense: |
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42% |
| Coverage: |
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49% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#605
Position rank:
#48
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| College Games: 25 College Snaps: 1025 | ||
ESPN RATING: 81/100
College Combine Results
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OVR Rank:
#113
Pos Rank:
#24
State Rank:
#41
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 90.89/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.8 (95%)
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Draft Profile: Bio
Ruben Hyppolite II from McArthur High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 4-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Hyppolite II joined Maryland after being heavily recruited.In 2020 as a freshman Hyppolite II saw action in 4 games and played a total of 125 snaps at linebacker for the Terrapins. He recorded just 9 tackles, 4 assists, while adding 6 stops. As a pass rusher, he added 6 total pressures, which included 4 QB hurries, no QB hits, and 2 sacks on the season.
As a sophomore for the Terrapins in 2021 Hyppolite II played in 13 games and took part in 699 snaps for the Terrapins. He recorded solid 51 tackles, 17 assists, while adding 27 stops. In coverage Hyppolite II made one pass breakup, no interceptions, and QB rating when targetted of 101.6. As a pass rusher, he chalked up 3 total pressures, and 2 QB hurries, one QB hit, and no sacks during the year.
In 2022 as a junior Hyppolite II played in 8 games and contributed on 201 snaps. He recorded 12 tackles, 6 assists while making 3 stops. In coverage Hyppolite II chalked up no pass breakups, no interceptions, and a disapointing QB rating when targetted of 130.7. As a pass rusher, he produced 5 total pressures, which included 4 QB hurries, no QB hits, and one sack on the year.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Best attribute. Extreme quickness off the edge, has the flexibility to turn the corner.
- An undersized but explosive athlete, Is a sideline-to-sideline playmaker. He’s a fluid mover who reads, reacts and accelerates quickly.
- Hyppolite chases well in pursuit, and Hyppolite has the athleticism to play in space if asked to drop into coverage.
- He’s at his best in coverage. He’s a fluid mover capable of turning and running with tight ends or mirroring backs coming out of the backfield.
- Combines very good instincts with above-average reaction skills. Almost always finds the ball in traffic.
- Work in progress as a pass rusher, with upfield burst and flexibility to dip and scrape.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Lacks functional strength in the pass rush, struggling to disengage and too easily pushed past the pocket.
- Doesn’t play with a physical edge. Hyppolite too often wants to run around the edge, and Hyppolite has trouble disengaging when an offensive lineman can get into his frame.
- Hyppolite doesn’t play with the functional strength and physicality to fight through blocks; he’ll need to be covered up in order to maximize his playmaking.
How other scouting services rate Ruben Hyppolite II (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
614.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
87.0