Vikings select QB Nate Stanley in 7th round

The Minnesota Vikings selected quarterback Nate Stanley out of Iowa in the seventh round of the 2020 NFL Draft, 244th overall.

Prospect Profile

School: Iowa
Height: 6-4
Weight: 235 lbs

Positives

• Arm talent to make every throw
• Can drive into tight windows or throw over defenders
• Great trajectory and accuracy on downfield throws
• Good ball placement to maximize YAC
• Takes care of the ball with good decisions

Negatives

• Process falters when dealing with pressure
• Gets stuck on one receiver instead of working through progressions
• Largely conservative and quick to settle for an underneath option
• Won't extend plays with athleticism
• Underwhelming production

Bottom Line

Stanley will be a developmental prospect who'll hope NFL coaching can help make the most of his size and natural arm talent. With a good combination of velocity and touch, Stanley can make every throw on the field from a clean pocket. Issues arise when he faces pressure, as he can be slow to process and ultimately take too many sacks. Stanley is a potential backup who could be effective in spurts as part of a quick passing game.