Possessing speed and toughness, Hyppolite is an ideal fit in first-year defensive coordinator Dennis Allen’s scheme. Over the last five seasons at Maryland, he appeared in 51 games with 46 starts and compiled 236 tackles, 3.0 sacks, 13 tackles-for-loss, one interception, six pass breakups and one forced fumble.
Shortly after being drafted by the Bears, Hyppolite told reporters that he was “speechless because it’s kind of surreal.”
“Getting that call was great,” he said. “I didn’t know what to expect. I know I put my best foot forward and I just appreciate everybody in that building for believing in me. I’m going to do my best to bring a Super Bowl to Chicago.
“I’m definitely blessed for this opportunity and definitely going to make the most of this.”
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