Notes: Lions Host Maryland LB Ruben Hyppolite on Top-30 Visit

The Detroit Lions have reportedly hosted another linebacker on a Top-30 visit ahead of the upcoming NFL draft.

During Maryland's recent Pro Day, linebacker Ruben Hyppolite II told reporters that he took a visit to the Lions in early March. Hyppolite spent all five of his collegiate seasons with the Terrapins, including a 2024 campaign in which he had 66 tackles, seven tackles for loss and an interception.

He appeared in 50 games for the Terrapins, notching career totals of 236 combined tackles, 13 tackles for loss and three sacks. Despite his succes, Hyppolite did not receive an invite to the NFL Combine.

The Lions have several linebackers who are either on one-year contracts or in the final year of their current deals. As a result, young depth could be helpful to replenish the room under new defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard.

Other players who the Lions have reportedly hosted on a Top-30 visit include Michigan defensive end Josaiah Stewart, Georgia linebacker Chaz Chambliss, North Dakota State IOL Grey Zabel and UC Davis running back Lan Larison.

MORE: Lions Official 2025 Pre-Draft Visits Tracker

Here is a collection of Lions headlines on March 28.

1.) Sports Illustrated listed each NFC team's biggest draft needs following the first wave of free agency.

2.) Former Lions running back Joique Bell has opened up a new restaurant, 'Parlay Detroit.' He discussed what the restaurant will be and outlined the menu during an appearance on CBS News Detroit.

3.) With the UFL season kicking off Friday, ESPN profiled Lions kicker Jake Bates' ascent from Michigan Panthers kicker and brick salesman to one of the best young players at his position.

4.) Lions quarterback Jared Goff was named among the best quarterback acquisitions of the decade in a recent piece from NFL.com.

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