The Canadian Football League's BC Lions have signed Drake University quarterback Grant Kraemer, the organization and Kraemer announced this week.
Kraemer recently completed his senior season at Drake and his third as the Bulldogs starting quarterback. Last season he threw for 2,482 yards and 25 touchdowns. In his three seasons under center, he threw for more than 7,500 yards with 68 touchdown passes.
He twice tied the school record for touchdown passes in a game with six and his leadership helped the Bulldogs to a 21-12 record over those three seasons.
Kraemer's signing continues Drake's tradition of professional success in the CFL.