Is Brett Rypien Mark Rypien's son?

Brett Rypien is in line to make his first start as an NFL quarterback in the Denver Broncos game against the New York Jets. The opportunity arose due to hamstring issues that starting quarterback Russell Wilson is struggling with. This Week 7 matchup would mean the world to Brett Rypien and the Rypien family, as they have waited a long time for the opportunity. But is Brett Rypien related to Mark Rypien?

Yes, Brett Rypien is related to the first Canadian-born quarterback to both start in the NFL and be named Super Bowl MVP. However, contrary to reports that have been going around, Brett is not Mark's son, but he is Mark's nephew (son of Mark Rypien's brother).

Mark Rypien was a big deal back in the day, as he was one of the first Canadian exports to make a name for himself in the NFL. He did so by earning two Pro Bowl selections, winning two Super Bowls, a second-team All-Pro selection, and a Super Bowl MVP award. These days, the Washington Commanders legend can be seen playing golf or spending time with his loved ones.

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Rypien was the star quarterback for Boise State University from 2015 to 2018. Rypien set numerous records and won many awards in his four seasons at the MWC powerhouse. Such honors include the MWC Offensive Player of the Year, three First-team All-MWC honors, and the 2015 MWC Freshman of the Year Award.

Analysts expected him to be selected at the tail end of the 2019 NFL Draft, but that wasn't to be. He was instead picked up as an undrafted free agent by his current team, the Denver Broncos, for whom he has been a part of the squad ever since.

Rypien's time in the NFL has not been as productive compared to his high school and college careers. His time in the NFL has not exactly been newsworthy. The Week 7 matchup against the New York Jets is a great chance for him to prove himself.