The Vikings extended quarterback Kirk Cousins this offseason. The team also re-signed Sean Mannion, the backup quarterback in 2019.
But that didn’t stop the team from taking another quarterback in the NFL Draft. Minnesota took Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley with the 244th pick, a seventh-round draft choice.
Stanley had the top score on the Wonderlic test among quarterback prospects this season. Stanley had 2,951 yards, 16 touchdowns and seven interceptions for the Hawkeyes in 2019. He also garnered honorable mention All-Big Ten by the conference’s coaches. Gophers fans might remember Stanley throwing for two touchdowns against Minnesota in 2019, helping Iowa pull off a big victory over the team.
Stanley isn’t a perfect prospect by any means, and his stats aren’t off the charts. However, he has good physical tools and arm strength, giving him a chance to be solid at the NFL level. I think he’ll compete for the backup quarterback spot with Mannion. Overall, good value towards the end of the draft.