The Champaign Room · May 1, 2022
Illinois’ Joseph, Lowe & Kramer selected in 2022 NFL Draft
It was a very busy, successful, and joyous weekend for some former Illinois football stalwarts. Safety Kerby Joseph, offensive tackle Vederian Lowe and center Doug Kramer were each selected during this week’s NFL Draft in Las Vegas.
Coincidentally, all three were drafted by franchises within the NFC North.
Joseph was the first former Illini off the board, selected in the third round (97th overall) by the Detroit Lions on Friday night.
The Detroit Lions pick Illinois Safety Kerby Joseph at No. 97 overall.
90.8 PF grade since 2020 (2nd highest among Power Five Safeties) pic.twitter.com/8Jqswf0kHs