Stanley NFL Draft Stock

His footwork and mobility are much bigger factors then his ability to throw the deep ball at Iowa in Iowa's offensive scheme. That's all I was saying. He has flaws. I would be shocked to see him go completely undrafted. It really IMO is wins and loses. Iowa wins 10 games this year he's likely a first rounder. The biggest knock on Nate is at times he's shrunk under the spotlight (I'd argue he's shined under it more times then he gets credit for too) and that he hasn't had that 1 breakout season where Iowa wins double digit games. He gets that and people are considering him one of the best to ever play here. A lot more than QB play goes into that type of season tho IMO
A 10 win season would be great for his Iowa legacy but I highly doubt that makes him a 1st round draft pick.
 
A 10 win season would be great for his Iowa legacy but I highly doubt that makes him a 1st round draft pick.

It certainly wouldn't hurt his status, IMO, Iowa goes 7-5 this season, is just average... the narrative here and nationally will be Stanley is just not that good. Not ready for the next stage. If Iowa wins 10 games, wins the west, they play in Indy and go to a big bowl - the exposure and narrative will be... look at this kid, he's a winner, a total gamer who is going to play on Sundays.

Either way some of these mocks (who i've stated is not really a great resource and they are guessing, but it's all we have) have him close to the 1st round as is. It might not take a 10 win season. We just don't know because NFL GM's don't really offer up their thoughts.
 
It certainly wouldn't hurt his status, IMO, Iowa goes 7-5 this season, is just average... the narrative here and nationally will be Stanley is just not that good. Not ready for the next stage. If Iowa wins 10 games, wins the west, they play in Indy and go to a big bowl - the exposure and narrative will be... look at this kid, he's a winner, a total gamer who is going to play on Sundays.

Either way some of these mocks (who i've stated is not really a great resource and they are guessing, but it's all we have) have him close to the 1st round as is. It might not take a 10 win season. We just don't know because NFL GM's don't really offer up their thoughts.
Agreed. You never know. Who knows where Daniel Jones was at this time last year.
 
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