Twitter is thrilled to see the Bears draft Illinois C Doug Kramer
Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles isn’t being shy about creating competition for the interior of the offensive line. The team added their third interior lineman of the day when they selected center Doug Kramer from Illinois with the 207th overall pick.
Kramer joins Braxton Jones and Zachary Thomas as the other picks from Day 3 of the 2022 NFL draft.
Kramer is a local product, growing up in Hinsdale, IL, a western suburb of Chicago. He’s an experienced center who can also play guard as well. Perhaps he’s the team’s future at center if he can develop.
Needless to say with Kramer going to school just a few hours south of Chicago, there are plenty of people happy to see him wind up with the Bears.
The #Bears take their third OL of the day with Illinois center Doug Kramer!
Nice flier on a local guy in Round 7. Not an elite athlete but high football IQ with very good pad level and play strength. Like this pick.
— Jacob Infante (@jacobinfante24) April 30, 2022
Round 6, pick 207th.
The Chicago Bears select Center Doug Kramer.
Justin Fields has 3 new OL today and I may like Kramer the most.
— Max Markham (@MaxMarkhamNFL) April 30, 2022
Doug Kramer has 48 career starts at center and is a 3 time team captain
— Bear Goggles On (@BearGogglesOn) April 30, 2022
New #Bears C Doug Kramer grew up in Hinsdale, Illinois before heading to Champaign to play college ball.
It only makes sense to keep him home.#NFLDraft
— Chris Maltby (@ChrisMaltbyBD) April 30, 2022
#Bears select Illinois C Doug Kramer!
Best C left on the board, and as a C guy, this makes me happy.
— Maxx (@MaxxSmithESM) April 30, 2022
I don’t actually have to pretend that I have known and desired OL Doug Kramer (for five years of) all of my life.
Hell yes to snagging a former Illini.
— Zero Doinks: A Weird Bears Podcast (@ZeroDoinks) April 30, 2022
Illinois boy. Doug Kramer, nice. I will accept it. How about a speedy receiver still on the board? Bo Melton?
— Cleitus the Black🧦🐻⬇️ (@Sulleymon) April 30, 2022
Doug Buffone
Doug Plank
Doug KramerIt's good to be a Doug when you're a Chicago Bear.
— Brendan Sugrue (@BrendanSugrue) April 30, 2022
DOUG KRAMER IS A CHICAGO BEAR!!! pic.twitter.com/5wajZSba87
— Collin (@Illini_Collin) April 30, 2022
What a freaking story for Doug Kramer, staying home in the state. https://t.co/Bl8YQJjUbr
— Joey Wagner (@mrwagner25) April 30, 2022
Doug Kramer is a guy I had my eye on. A nice developmental project at C from Illinois. At 203, that’s good value.
— Pete, and you will have time for my shenanigans (@Pete_Chi_Fan) April 30, 2022
Doug Kramer was a 3x Team Captain for Illinois. He’s a center only, and doesn’t offer position versatility @DraftTap @BarroomNetwork
— Danny Shimon (@dshimon56) April 30, 2022
#Bears take #Illinois C Doug Kramer at # 207. pic.twitter.com/RKJeDdmS7M
— Chicago Vince (@ChicagoVince) April 30, 2022
Doug Kramer is my C9. Good power for his size. Has some athletic tools. Great snapper. Heavy waisted and doesn’t bend well. Sluggish movement in pass protection. #Bears #HallamAnalysis
— Shane P. Hallam (@ShanePHallam) April 30, 2022
A guy named Doug Kramer who played center at U of I was destined to become a Chicago Bear.
— 🤌🏼Super Nintendo Chalmers🤌🏼 (@SNChalmers1876) April 30, 2022
Congratulations to 2x @NFLPABowl alum Doug Kramer for being selected by the @ChicagoBears in the 6th round of the #NFLDraft! Doug is as gritty and smart as they come and will be a great competitor up the road in #BearsDraft!
— Dane Vandernat (@DVandernat) April 30, 2022
Couldn’t be happier for the hometown kid… Doug Kramer u legend u did it! #Bears
— ian (@IanVranek) April 30, 2022
Bears select Doug Kramer C Illinois
-8.48 RAS, very athletic
-Good in a zone scheme
-Smaller player
-Older prospect— Nick Whalen (@_NickWhalen) April 30, 2022
Doug Kramer > Sam Mustipher
— 🐻 (@ChiCity3451) April 30, 2022
Doug Kramer was probably the best #Illini OL last two seasons.
— Michael Szwaja (@ChiSportsTweetr) April 30, 2022
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