The best way to find late-round gems in the draft is to focus on exceptional traits, and the Bears they landed a special talent by picking Maryland linebacker Ruben Hyppolite II in the fourth round at No. 132 overall.

Hyppolite, who played five seasons at Maryland, clocked a 4.39 in the 40-yard dash at his pro day last month. That would’ve been the best time at his position in the combine had he been invited.

He had 66 tackles last season, including seven for loss, and an interception.

“It’s more than just speed,” assistant director of college scouting Francis St. Paul said Saturday. “We’re getting instincts, toughness and a leader that’s really going to help our defense.”

Hyppolite likely will compete for a backup spot and a role on special teams.

Bears 2025 draft class:

Round 1, No. 10 overall: Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan

Round 2, No. 39 overall: Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri

Round 2, No. 56 overall: Ozzy Trapilo, OT, Boston College

Round 2, No. 62 overall: Shemar Turner, DL, Texas A&M

Round 4, No. 132 overall: Ruben Hyppolite II, LB, Maryland.

Bears 2025 remaining picks:

Round 5, No. 148 overall

Round 5, No. 169 overall

Round 7, No. 233 overall