EAGAN, Minn. — The Vikings drafted quarterback Nate Stanley in the seventh round of the 2020 NFL Draft with the 244th overall pick.
The 22-year-old is from Menomonie, Wisconsin, about an hour east of U.S. Bank Stadium in downtown Minneapolis. He played collegiately at Iowa. Listed at 6-foot-4 and 235 pounds, Stanley is the first quarterback drafted by the Vikings since Teddy Bridgewater (No. 32 overall) in 2014.
Stanley also is the fourth player ever drafted by the Vikings from the 244th overall spot, joining Pete Tatman in 1967, Giles Cole in 2000 and Jayron Kearse in 2016.
Here are five things to know about the new Vikings quarterback:
1. Bowling strikes
Stanley is one of two quarterbacks in Iowa history to go 3-0 in bowl games, joining Ricky Stanzi.
He led the Hawkeyes to wins against Boston College, Mississippi State and Southern California in his final three seasons.
Stanley was a combined 47-of-73 passing for 526 yards with six touchdowns and one interception in his postseason starts.
In the Holiday Bowl against USC, Stanley closed his college career by leading the Hawkeyes on touchdown drives (75, 72, 52 and 90) on their first four offensive possessions. Iowa also got a 98-yard touchdown return of a kickoff on the way to building a 35-24 lead by the end of the third quarter.
Stanley finished 27-12 in 39 starts for the fourth-most wins nationally by a QB in the past three seasons.
He ranks second in school history with 68 career touchdown passes and 8,302 passing yards. Chuck Long (1981-85) maintains both records with 74 touchdown tosses and 10,461 yards.
View images of Vikings new QB Nate Stanley from his days at Iowa.
Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Purdue, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) signals at the line of scrimmage during the second half of the Holiday Bowl NCAA college football game against Southern California Friday, Dec. 27, 2019, in San Diego. Iowa won 49-24. (AP Photo/Orlando Ramirez)
Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) looks to pass during the second half of the Holiday Bowl NCAA college football game against Southern California Friday, Dec. 27, 2019, in San Diego. Iowa won 49-24. (AP Photo/Orlando Ramirez)
Iowa wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr., left, is congratulated by quarterback Nate Stanley after Tracy scored a touchdown during the first half of the Holiday Bowl NCAA college football game against Southern California Friday, Dec. 27, 2019, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Orlando Ramirez)
Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Iowa wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr., left, is congratulated by quarterback Nate Stanley after Tracy scored a touchdown during the first half of the Holiday Bowl NCAA college football game against Southern California Friday, Dec. 27, 2019, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Orlando Ramirez)
Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) throws a pass in front of Nebraska defensive lineman Carlos Davis (96) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lincoln, Neb., Friday, Nov. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz, left, speaks to quarterback Nate Stanley during the second half of the Holiday Bowl NCAA college football game against Southern California Friday, Dec. 27, 2019, in San Diego. Iowa won 49-24. (AP Photo/Orlando Ramirez)
Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley looks to pass during the second half of the Holiday Bowl NCAA college football game against Southern California Friday, Dec. 27, 2019, in San Diego. Iowa won 49-24. (AP Photo/Orlando Ramirez)
Southern California safety Talanoa Hufanga (15) knocks the ball out of the hands of Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) who was attempting to throw a pass during the first half of the Holiday Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 27, 2019, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Orlando Ramirez)
Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) throws a pass during the second half against Southern California in the Holiday Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 27, 2019, in San Diego. Iowa won 49-24. (AP Photo/Orlando Ramirez)
Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley celebrates with fans following the team's Holiday Bowl NCAA college football game against Southern California on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019, in San Diego. Iowa won 49-24. (AP Photo/Orlando Ramirez)
Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) warms up before an NCAA college football game against Nebraska in Lincoln, Neb., Friday, Nov. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley runs with the ball as he looks downfield during the second half of the team's Holiday Bowl NCAA college football game against Southern California on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019, in San Diego. Iowa won 49-24. (AP Photo/Orlando Ramirez)
Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley looks to throw a pass during the first half of the Holiday Bowl NCAA college football game against Southern California, Friday, Dec. 27, 2019, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Orlando Ramirez)
Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) is pursued by Nebraska linebacker Alex Davis (22) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Nebraska in Lincoln, Neb., Friday, Nov. 29, 2019. Iowa won 27-24. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Iowa wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr., left, is congratulated by quarterback Nate Stanley after scoring a touchdown during the first half of the Holiday Bowl NCAA college football game against Southern California, Friday, Dec. 27, 2019, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Orlando Ramirez)
Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) throws a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Nebraska in Lincoln, Neb., Friday, Nov. 29, 2019. Iowa won 27-24. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) throws a pass as Nebraska linebacker Collin Miller (31) closes in, during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lincoln, Neb., Friday, Nov. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) throws a pass in front of Nebraska defensive lineman Carlos Davis (96) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lincoln, Neb., Friday, Nov. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) warms up before an NCAA college football game against Nebraska in Lincoln, Neb., Friday, Nov. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley warms up before an NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley warms up on the sidelines during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Minnesota, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 19-10. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley runs off the field after an NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 19-10. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley warms up before an NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley arrives at Kinnick Stadium before an NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley warms up on the sidelines during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Minnesota, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz, left, talks with Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Minnesota, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz, right, congratulates Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley, left, after a touchdown against Minnesota during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley warms up on the sidelines during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Minnesota, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley directs the offense against Minnesota during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) looks to pass against Northwestern during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley, center, hands off to Iowa running back Tyler Goodson, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley warms up before an NCAA college football game against Minnesota, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley, center, hands the ball off to Iowa running back Tyler Goodson during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Minnesota, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley warms up on the sidelines during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Minnesota, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz, left, talks with Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Minnesota, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz, right, congratulates Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley, left, after a touchdown against Minnesota during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley, center, hands the ball off to Iowa running back Tyler Goodson during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Minnesota, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley, center, hands off to Iowa running back Tyler Goodson, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley runs the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Minnesota, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley directs the offense against Minnesota during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
Wisconsin's Matt Henningsen (92) reacts after sacking Iowa's Nate Stanley during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019 in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
Iowa's Nate Stanley (4) throws a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019 in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
Iowa's Nate Stanley throws during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin won 24-22. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Wisconsin's Matt Henningsen sacks Iowa's Nate Stanley during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019 in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley gets set during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
Wisconsin's Matt Henningsen sacks Iowa's Nate Stanley during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) plays against Northwestern during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) plays against Northwestern during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Wisconsin's Jack Sanborn recovers a fumble in front of Iowa's Nate Stanley during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) looks to pass against Northwestern during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) plays against Northwestern during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley warms up before an NCAA college football game against Purdue, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) plays against Northwestern during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) passes the ball against Northwestern during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) passes against Northwestern during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) warms up before a game against Northwestern an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Penn State linebacker Ellis Brooks, center, pressures as Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley pulls back to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) warms up before a game against Northwestern an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Purdue cornerback Dedrick Mackey is tackled by Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley, left, after intercepting a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 26-20. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Purdue, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) tries to avoid the rush from Purdue linebacker Jaylan Alexander, left, during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 26-20. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley, left, talks with the offense in a huddle during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley, center, drops back to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
2. Captain, Captain, Captain
Stanley joined linebacker Josey Jewell as the only three-time permanent captains in program history. The two overlapped in 2016-17 during Stanley's first two seasons in Iowa City and Jewell's final two. Jewell was drafted in the fourth round of the 2018 NFL Draft by Denver.
In addition to the three-time captaincy, Stanley was an All-Big Ten Honorable Mention by the conference's coaches and won the Big Ten Conference Sportsmanship Award in 2019.
3. Three-sport star and sporting family
Stanley starred in football (quarterback, defensive back and punter), basketball and baseball at Menomonie High School.
Even though he missed much of his junior season, Stanley set school records for passing yards (3,674) and career touchdowns (36). He also scored a school-record 1,350 points on the hardwood, coming by his talent honestly.
His father, Jay, was head basketball coach at the school from 1997-2009, and his mother, Donita, played hoops at Wartburg College where she and Jay met.
Stanley's sister, Leah, played basketball in high school, and his brother, Luke, was a receiver at North Dakota.
View the sketch of Vikings draft pick QB Nate Stanley who was transformed into a caricature by local artist Erik Roadfeldt.
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4. Hobbies and craftsman
Don Doxsie of the Quad-City Times reported that Stanley prefers spending time outdoors over playing video games. Stanley and his roommate Kristian Welch, another Wisconsin native, enjoyed going fishing together near Iowa City.
Welch, a linebacker, signed with Baltimore as an undrafted free agent.
Doxsie also noted Stanley gained an interest in woodworking after taking wood shop classes in high school and has built coffee tables and bookshelves.
5. PT after playing time?
Stanley majored in physical therapy and garnered Academic All-Big Ten honors three times.
