When the Vikings selected quarterback Nate Stanley out of the University of Iowa in the final round of the 2020 NFL Draft, it marked the first time the team selected a quarterback since 2014.A few reasons for the selection were some wild connections that Vikings Offensive Coordinator Gary Kubiak had with the 6-foot-4 signal-caller for the Hawkeyes.Stanley was a guest on this week's episode of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast, where he discussed why he believes he was meant to be a Viking. Turns out that Stanley may end up pulling a Tom Brady, and converting Kirby, as he was actually a lot higher touted than many of you may think/remember.“Bleacher Report analyst Matt Miller called Stanley One of the main draws to Stanley is the pedigree of those who coached him in Iowa as Young explains when quoting ESPN’s Todd McShay (I know… I’m quoting someone elses quote of … Someone else… Quote-ception):“If I had to bet on any of these guys, including Jalen Hurts, I would bet on [Stanley],” That may explain why Vikings general manager Rick Spielman was so ““He’s a big kid that has a strong arm. 32 overall out of Louisville in 2014.• Teammates at Iowa with Vikings DT Jaleel Johnson.• Only 2nd Iowa player to be a 3-year permanent captain and earned 2019 Big Ten Conference Sportsmanship Award.• Started and won bowl games each season, leading team to 8-5 mark in 2017, 9-4 in 2018 and 10-3 in 2019, capping senior year with Holiday Bowl win over USC. "It was really cool to just interact with them before everything started getting crazy in Indianapolis and hopefully I gave them a good first impression, which I think I did.

"Those rivalry games are huge games, especially when you play in college," Stanley said. © 2019 Minnesota Vikings Football, LLC , All Rights Reserved. "His mom went to the University of Iowa so he had some connections, which he shared with me and just congratulated me. Home. It's always awesome to play in those games because of the fans. Live TV. He’s won a lot of games in the Big Ten, the one thing that I think he doesn’t get enough credit for is his size. Minnesota Vikings Podcast Episode 49 Highlights: Pre-Combine Flight Helps Nate Stanley Make 1st Impression on Offensive Staff Jun 25, 2020 at 09:49 AM. I also wouldn’t be shocked if Stanley didn’t follow Cousins (who was drafted in the fourth round to be a back-up) or another Big Ten alum QB who was a late round pick in Tom Brady by exceeding expectations beyond that. "My dad grew up in Illinois about an hour and a half away from Chicago, so growing up, the Bears and the Cubs were on the TV. "That went out the window the second I got the phone call from the Vikings," Stanley said.One of the traits that stood out to Coach Kubiak about Stanley in the draft process was the fact that he played his best in the games that mattered the most.Not only was he perfect in all three postseason bowl games in his career at Iowa, but he never lost to three of his biggest rivals in the Big Ten, going a combined 9-0 against Minnesota, Nebraska and Iowa State. Stories. "My freshman year at Iowa, my offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach was Coach Kubiak's coach in college (Greg Davis).

Topped Mississippi State in Outback Bowl as a junior and Pinstripe Bowl over Boston College in 2017.• As a senior, started all 13 games, going 237-399 pass for 2,951 en route to Honorable Mention All-Big Ten.• Had 300+ passing yards 5 times (vs. Illinois, 2019; at Iowa State, 2017; Northern Iowa; at Minnesota; at Indiana, 2018).• Started every game in 2018, going 235-396 for 2,852 yards and 26 TDs, with 10 INTs. My dad obviously being the role model in sports for me, that was something I just latched onto as a kid.

https://www.vikings.com/video/nate-stanley-college-highlights Not saying he’ll be the next great QB, but anything’s possible in this leagueI’m a casual reader of the VT, but one thing that prohibits me from enjoying your content more regularly are the adds at the top and bottom that reduce one to reading only 4 – 6 lines at time. Ranks 2nd in career pass attempts and completions (673-1,155).• Selected in the 7th round (#244 overall) of the 2020 NFL Draft, the first QB selected by the Vikings since Teddy Bridgewater was taken No. A lot of people from my hometown are Vikings fans through-and-through. I could be basing my thoughts as to Vikingsland’s opinion on new Vikings quarterback Nate Stanley heavily on one conversation (with our editor Kirby 9’Connor), but it feels like not many fans are too high on late round 2020 Vikings draft pick Nate Stanley, quarterback from Iowa. With the back-up job(s) up in the air this off-season, I wouldn’t be surprised if Stanley ended up as the eventual back-up to Kirk Cousins. Vikings rookie QB Nate Stanley is better than you think. View college highlights of new Vikings QB Nate Stanley from his time at Iowa.View highlights from Friday's practice at U.S. Bank Stadium.ESPN's Courtney Cronin joined vikings.com's Gabe Henderson to talk about the team's decision to not have fans for at least the first two home games, the unique nature of this year's training camp, and what has stood out to her as camp is set to wind down.Paul Allen is back for another edition of the Pick 6. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site.