He played college football at Oklahoma, and was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the sixth round of the 2015 NFL draft.

Ripkowski was selected in the sixth round (206th overall) by the Green Bay Packers in the 2015 NFL draft.

[9] Ripkowski recorded his first career NFL reception, an 18-yard catch and run from quarterback Aaron Rodgers against the Carolina Panthers in Week 9.

[11] In 2016, entering his second year, Ripkowski became the starting fullback after the Packers did not re-sign John Kuhn.

[12] As the 2016 season progressed, Ripkowski's role expanded due to injuries to running backs Eddie Lacy and James Starks.