Nate Stanley


Nathan Stanley is an American football quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League. He played college football at Iowa and was drafted by the Vikings in the seventh round of the 2020 NFL Draft.

Early years

Stanley attended Menomonie High School in Menomonie, Wisconsin. During his career he had 3,674 yards and 36 touchdowns. He committed to the University of Iowa to play college football. Stanley also played baseball and basketball in high school.

College career

Stanley spent his freshman season at Iowa as a backup to C. J. Beathard. He appeared in five games, completing five of nine passes for 62 yards. With Beathard graduating, Stanley was named Iowa's starting quarterback in 2017. In his first career start, he passed for 125 yards and three touchdowns. Stanley started 39 consecutive games compiling a 27–12 record, including a 3–0 record in bowl games. He finished his career second all-time in passing yards and touchdowns in Iowa football history.

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Professional career

Stanley was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the seventh round with the 244th overall pick of the 2020 NFL Draft.

Personal life

Stanley is a Christian. Stanley went to the WELS school St. Paul's Lutheran School in Menomonie, WI through eighth grade. He still stays connected to the school's church, St. Paul's Lutheran Church, by watching church services or listening to the sermons online. Stanley also enjoys hunting, fishing, and woodworking.