Minnesota Vikings most underhyped 2020 NFL Draft picks
3. Nate Stanley, QB, Iowa
It’s rare for seventh-round quarterbacks to amount to much in the NFL, but if Nate Stanley can reign in his arm and be more consistent, he has starter qualities otherwise.
A tremendous leader on the Iowa football program, Stanley was a starter for the past three seasons with the Hawkeyes, throwing 68 touchdown passes compared to 23 interceptions.
Stanley ran a pro-style offense under the Ferentz family at Iowa, showing an ability to make tough throws from the pocket, off play-action, and on the move.
He’s not the most athletic, but Stanley has a rifle of an arm and has a secret skill that could come into play his rookie season — he’s one of the best quarterbacks in recent college memory at the quarterback sneak.
Stanley averaged around five yards per carry on quarterback sneak plays and got a first down on 23 of 24 attempts.
Maybe the Vikings will throw him in the game when they get close to the goal line.
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Stanley could also allow the Vikings to move on from Sean Mannion and give the team a backup with some upside behind Kirk Cousins.