The News-Gazette · Jul 6, 2018
Top 50 most important Illini: No. 29, Doug Kramer
» moreVitals: 6-2, 305, OL
Hometown: Hinsdale
High School: Hinsdale Central
Looking back at 2017: Kramer went from redshirting the 2016 season as a true freshman to making his Illinois debut and getting his first start in the Illini's season opener against Ball State. While he ultimately missed four games with an injury, Kramer's ability to slide in and start the other eight games at center — which earned him BTN.com All-Freshman Team honorable-mention status — allowed Illinois to move Nick Allegretti back to guard.