Photos: Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) is introduced before a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020.

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020.

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020.

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020.

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) calls out to teammates during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) drops back to pass during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) waves to fans after doing an interview after a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) is embraced by his parents before a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) talks with Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game, Saturday, Nov., 16, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) talks with Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game, Saturday, Nov., 16, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) gestures towards the sideline as fullback Brady Ross (36) runs alongside him during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game, Saturday, Nov., 16, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) jukes a defender along the Minnesota sideline while running during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game, Saturday, Nov., 16, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) gets ready to call a play in the huddle during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game, Saturday, Nov., 16, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) looks over his shoulder out to the sideline as Iowa center Tyler Linderbaum (65) steps back from the line of scrimmage during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game, Saturday, Nov., 16, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) hands the ball off to running back Tyler Goodson (15) during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game, Saturday, Nov., 16, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) rolls out to pass during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game, Saturday, Nov., 16, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) warms up during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game, Saturday, Nov., 16, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) smiles after a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game, Saturday, Nov., 16, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. The Hawkeyes defeated Minnesota, 23-19.

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) throws a pass during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game, Saturday, Nov., 16, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) talks with Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz and Iowa quarterbacks coach Ken O'Keefe during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game, Saturday, Nov., 16, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa senior quarterback Nate Stanley scrambles with the ball in the first quarter against Minnesota at Kinnick Stadiumin Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019.

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) warms up during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game, Saturday, Nov., 16, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

Badgers defensive end Garrett Rand gets ready to tackle Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley on Saturday.

Badgers linebacker Zach Baun tries to get past Iowa offensive tackle Alaric Jackson on his way to quarterback Nate Stanley.

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)

Nov 9, 2019; Madison, WI, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) throws a pass during the first quarter against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium.

Nov 9, 2019; Madison, WI, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) throws a pass during warmups prior to the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium.

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)

Oct 26, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) looks to pass into the end zone against the Northwestern Wildcats during the second half at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 26, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) looks to throw against Northwestern Wildcats in the first half at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 19, 2019; Iowa City, IA, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) throws a pass against the Purdue Boilermakers during the fourth quarter at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 19, 2019; Iowa City, IA, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) throws a pass against the Purdue Boilermakers during the fourth quarter at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 19, 2019; Iowa City, IA, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) and running back Tyler Goodson (15) celebrate after scoring a touchdown against the Purdue Boilermakers during the third quarter at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 19, 2019; Iowa City, IA, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) drops back to throw a pass against the Purdue Boilermakers during the first quarter at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) looks to the sideline as time ticks down in the third quarter during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and Purdue, Saturday, Oct., 19, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) throws a pass during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and Purdue, Saturday, Oct., 19, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) throws a pass during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and Purdue, Saturday, Oct., 19, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) gets a first down on a quarterback sneak off of block from Iowa offensive lineman Mark Kallenberger (71) and center Tyler Linderbaum (65) during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and Purdue, Saturday, Oct., 19, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa senior quarterback Nate Stanley fires a pass against Purdue on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Iowa senior quarterback Nate Stanley calls the play in the second quarter against Purdue on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Iowa senior quarterback Nate Stanley is afforded time to throw the ball as the offensive line holds Purdue's defense at bay on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Iowa senior quarterback Nate Stanley hands the ball off to running back Toren Young in the second quarter against Purdue on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Oct 12, 2019; Iowa City, IA, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) has his pass altered by Penn State Nittany Lions defensive end Shaka Toney (18) during the third quarter at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent (10) takes a handoff from Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and Penn State, Saturday, Oct., 12, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) points out defensive coverage during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and Penn State, Saturday, Oct., 12, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) looks to get a pass out as Iowa offensive lineman Alaric Jackson (77) blocks against Penn State defensive end Shaka Toney (18) during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and Penn State, Saturday, Oct., 12, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa senior quarterback Nate Stanley (4) calls a play in the huddle in the third quarter against Penn State on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Iowa senior quarterback Nate Stanley hands the ball off to running back Tyler Goodson against Penn State on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Oct 5, 2019; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) points at Michigan Wolverines linebacker Jordan Glasgow (29) during the first quarter at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Michigan linebacker Cameron McGrone (44) sacks Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) breaks free from pressure by Michigan linebacker Khaleke Hudson (7) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Michigan defensive lineman Aidan Hutchinson pursues Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley during the second half of U-M's 10-3 win on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, at Michigan Stadium.

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) was under pressure all day against Michigan.

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley, center, throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Middle Tennessee, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) signals to teammates during a NCAA non conference football game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and Middle Tennessee State, Saturday, Sept., 28, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) talks with Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz during a NCAA non conference football game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and Middle Tennessee State, Saturday, Sept., 28, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa senior quarterback Nate Stanley points out a player from Middle Tennessee before calling the snap in the first quarter at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in Iowa City.

Iowa senior quarterback Nate Stanley scrambles with the ball in the first quarter against Middle Tennessee at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in Iowa City.

Iowa's Michael Ojemudia, from left, Kristian Welch, Brady Ross, and Nate Stanley walk to midfield with honorary captain Miguel Merrick during a NCAA non conference football game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and Middle Tennessee State, Saturday, Sept., 28, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) warms up before a NCAA non conference football game against Middle Tennessee State, Saturday, Sept., 28, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

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Iowa State linebacker O'Rien Vance (R-So.) (34) knocks the ball out of the hands of Iowa senior quarterback Nate Stanley (4) during the Cy-Hawk football game at Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019 in Ames. Iowa would go on to defeat Iowa State 18-17.

Iowa State defensive back Anthony Johnson (So.) (26) sacks Iowa senior quarterback Nate Stanley (4) during the Cy-Hawk football game at Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019 in Ames. Iowa State took a 7-6 lead over Iowa into halftime.

Iowa senior quarterback Nate Stanley dives over Iowa State's Lawrence White in the fourth quarter on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames.

Iowa senior quarterback Nate Stanley (4) passes during the Cy-Hawk football game at Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019 in Ames. Iowa State took a 7-6 lead over Iowa into halftime.

Iowa senior quarterback Nate Stanley celebrates after running in a one-yard touchdown to put Iowa ahead of Iowa State in the fourth quarter on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames.

Iowa senior quarterback Nate Stanley (4) avoids a tackle during the Cy-Hawk football game at Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019 in Ames.

Iowa senior quarterback Nate Stanley fires a pass in the first quarter against Iowa State on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames.

Iowa senior quarterback Nate Stanley scrambles as he is chased by Iowa State defensive back Greg Eisworth in the first quarter on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames.

Iowa senior quarterback Nate Stanley fires a pass in the first quarter against Iowa State on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames.

Iowa senior quarterback Nate Stanley (4) looks for a hand off during the Cy-Hawk football game at Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019 in Ames. A lightning strike forced a delay in the first quarter.

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) looks to pass while Rutgers defensive lineman Mike Tverdov (97) leaps over a blocker during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

Rutgers defensive lineman Willington Previlon (96) attempts to sack Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) after making it past Iowa center Tyler Linderbaum (65) and offensive lineman Landan Paulsen (68) during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) calls for a snap during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) calls a play during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) throws a pass during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) drops back to pass while offensive lineman Kyler Schott (64) blocks during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa defensive back Michael Ojemudia (11) linebacker Kristian Welch (34) fullback Brady Ross (36) and quarterback Nate Stanley (4) walk to the center of the field for the coin toss with honorary captain Tom Hayes before a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa senior quarterback Nate Stanley fires a pass against Rutgers on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Iowa senior quarterback Nate Stanley hands the ball off to junior running back Toren Young on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Iowa senior quarterback Nate Stanley fakes a handoff to running back Mekhi Sargent in the second quarter against Rutgers on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Iowa senior quarterback Nate Stanley approaches the huddle before calling a play in the second quarter against Rutgers on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) walks out to the field with teammates before a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley touches the helmet on a statue of Nile Kinnick before a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) Iowa quarterback Peyton Mansell (2) and Iowa quarterback Connor Kapisak (11) walk out of the tunnel before a NCAA non conference football game, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) rushes during a NCAA non conference football game, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley, center, throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Miami of Ohio, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Iowa senior quarterback Nate Stanley calls to his offense before taking the snap in the fourth quarter against Miami of Ohio at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019.

Iowa senior quarterback Nate Stanley fires a pass in the first quarter against Miami of Ohio at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019.

Iowa senior quarterback Nate Stanley runs the ball for a first down in the first quarter against Miami of Ohio at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019.

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley poses for a photo during the team's NCAA college football media day, Friday, Aug. 9, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. (Zach Boyden-Holmes/The Des Moines Register via AP)

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley warms up during a Hawkeyes football Kids Day scrimmage, Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley throws a pass during a Hawkeyes football Kids Day scrimmage, Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

Nate Stanley stands for a photo during Hawkeye football media day Friday, Aug. 9, 2019.

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley is shown during a photo shoot unveiling the team's Oct. 12 alternate uniform vs. Penn State.

Nate Stanley stands for a photo during Hawkeye football media day Friday, Aug. 9, 2019.

Iowa offensive lineman Kyler Schott (64) and Cody Ince (73) get set before quarterback Nate Stanley (4) snaps the ball during a NCAA non conference football game, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

Jan 1, 2019; Tampa, FL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) throws the ball against the Mississippi State Bulldogs during the second quarter in the 2019 Outback Bowl at Raymond James Stadium.

Jan 1, 2019; Tampa, FL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) looks to pass during the first quarter against the Mississippi State Bulldogs in the 2019 Outback Bowl at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Douglas DeFelice-USA TODAY Sports

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley arrives with the Iowa football team at Raymond James Stadium Jan. 1, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. Iowa takes on Mississippi State in the Outback Bowl.

Jan 1, 2019; Tampa, FL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) throws the ball against the Mississippi State Bulldogs during the first quarter in the 2019 Outback Bowl at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

In this University of Iowa photo from Saturday's practice, Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley warms up. Stanley actually threw one pass late in Iowa's 30-3 Outback Bowl loss to Florida on Jan. 2, 2017. For more photos, visit HawkeyeSports.com.

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) rides a tricycle on the ice during a contest against Mississippi State in the first intermission of the Tampa Bay Lightning game Thursday, December 27, 2018 at Amalie Arena.

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) during the team's first Outback Bowl Practice in Florida Thursday, December 27, 2018 at Tampa University.

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) runs a drill during a NCAA football practice on Monday, Dec. 17, 2018, at the Hansen Football Performance Center in Iowa City.

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley, left, drops back to pass as he is pressured by Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive lineman Khalil Davis during the second quarter at Kinnick Stadium.

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley looks for a pass during the senior day match-up between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Friday, Nov. 23, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium, in Iowa City.

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) rushes during a Big Ten Conference NCAA football game on Friday, Nov. 23, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley looks over the line of scrimmage before taking a snap during the first quarter against Nebraska.

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley passes the ball during the senior day match-up between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Friday, Nov. 23, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium, in Iowa City.

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley looks for a pass during the senior day match-up between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Friday, Nov. 23, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium, in Iowa City.

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley celebrates after making a touchdown scoring pass during the senior day match-up between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Friday, Nov. 23, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium, in Iowa City.

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) slides after rushing for a first down during a Big Ten Conference NCAA football game on Friday, Nov. 23, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) gestures at the line during a Big Ten Conference NCAA football game on Friday, Nov. 23, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) before a Big Ten Conference NCAA football game on Friday, Nov. 23, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) talks with reporters in front of portraits of Iowa Consensus All Americans during an Outback Bowl announcement press conference on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, at the Hansen Football Performance Center in Iowa City.

Nov 17, 2018; Champaign, IL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) sets up to pass during the first quarter against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium.

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) drops back to pass during a Big Ten Conference football game on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) tries to get a pass out while Northwestern defensive lineman Jordan Thompson (99) gets his hands up during a Big Ten Conference football game on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) rushes during a Big Ten Conference football game on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley, center, passes as he is pressured by Northwestern linebacker Nate Hall (32) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) walks onto the field before a Big Ten Conference football game on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Nov 3, 2018; West Lafayette, IN, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) throws a pass under pressure from the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium.

Nov 3, 2018; West Lafayette, IN, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) sets up a play in the huddle at Ross-Ade Stadium.

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) drops back behind running back Toren Young (28) while playing against Purdue in the second half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018.

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) throws a pass as Purdue linebacker Derrick Barnes (55) leaps to defend against it in the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) drops back in the pocket during the second quarter against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium.

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) had trouble getting ample time to find his receivers, and as a result he hurried his throws in most situations in a 30-24 loss at Penn State.

Nate Stanley #4 of the Iowa Hawkeyes walks off the field after a 30-24 to the Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium on Saturday, October 27, 2018, in State College, Pennsylvania.

Nate Stanley #4 of the Iowa Hawkeyes throws a pass against the Penn State Nittany Lions at of Beaver Stadium on Saturday, October 27, 2018, in State College, Pennsylvania.outside of Beaver Stadium on Saturday, October 27, 2018, in State College, Pennsylvania.

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) is pressured by Penn State's Micah Parson (11) and Cam Brown (6) as he throws during the second half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018. Penn State won 30-24. (AP Photo/Chris Knight)

Nate Stanley #4 of the Iowa Hawkeyes throws a pass against the Penn State Nittany Lions at of Beaver Stadium on Saturday, October 27, 2018, in State College, Pennsylvania.outside of Beaver Stadium on Saturday, October 27, 2018, in State College, Pennsylvania.

Nate Stanley #4 of the Iowa Hawkeyes before taking the snap from Keegan Render #69 of the Iowa Hawkeyes during a game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at of Beaver Stadium on Saturday, October 27, 2018, in State College, Pennsylvania.outside of Beaver Stadium on Saturday, October 27, 2018, in State College, Pennsylvania.

Penn State's Robert Windsor (54) sacks Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018. (AP Photo/Chris Knight)

Penn State's John Reid (29) and Antonio Shelton (55) chase down Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018. (AP Photo/Chris Knight)

Oct 27, 2018; University Park, PA, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) runs the ball during the second quarter against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-USA TODAY Sports

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley looks to make a handoff during the first quarter against the Maryland Terrapins on Oct. 20, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium.

Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley looks to pass during the third quarter on Oct. 20, 2018, against the Maryland Terrapins at Kinnick Stadium.

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) calls out defensive coverage before taking a snap from Iowa center Keegan Render (69) during an NCAA Big Ten conference football game on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) looks to pass while Iowa running back Toren Young (28) blocks Maryland linebacker Nnamdi Egbuaba (31) during an NCAA Big Ten conference football game on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) rolls out to pass during an NCAA Big Ten conference football game on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) scrambles from Maryland linebacker Mbi Tanyi (50) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley directs a play against Maryland on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley sets his offense during the first quarter against the Maryland Terrapins at Kinnick Stadium.

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley touches the helmet of a Nile Kinnick statue before an NCAA Big Ten football game on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Nate Stanley was more than willing to air it out in Bloomington, Indiana. The Iowa junior quarterback attempted 12 deep shots among his 33 attempts, and finished with 320 yards passing.

Nate Stanley scrambles on his way to throwing a spectacular touchdown pass to Nick Easley during Saturday's 42-16 win at Indiana.

Fullback Austin Kelly (46), a senior, is surrounded by happy teammates (clockwise from left: Kyle Groeneweg, Nate Stanley and T.J. Hockenson) after he scored on a 6-yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter. That was Stanley's sixth TD pass of the game.

Indiana Hoosiers defensive lineman James Head Jr. (6) gets a hit on Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) during the game against Iowa at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind., on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018.

Indiana defensive back Marcelino Ball (42) tries to sack Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) huddles up with his team against the Indiana Hoosiers during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium.

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) calls a play out to the offense during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana, Saturday, Oct. 13 2018, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) throws a pass against the Indiana Hoosiers during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium .

Oct 6, 2018; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) drops back for a pass in the first half against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at TCF Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Iowa State linebacker Willie Harvey, left, pressures Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 13-3.

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) looks to pass while Wisconsin defenders close in during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Members of the Wisconsin defense celebrate after pulling in an interception against Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Iowa junior quarterback Nate Stanley calls a play to his offense against Wisconsin in the first quarter on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Iowa junior quarterback Nate Stanley fires a pass against Wisconsin on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley sets up a play during the Hawkeyes' game against Northern Illinois at Kinnick Stadium on Satuday, Sept. 1, 2018.

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley throws down field during the Hawkeyes' game against Northern Illinois at Kinnick Stadium on Satuday, Sept. 1, 2018.

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley is pictured during the Hawkeyes' game against Northern Illinois at Kinnick Stadium on Satuday, Sept. 1, 2018.

Iowa junior quarterback Nate Stanley scrambles against Northern Illinois on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Iowa junior quarterback Nate Stanley fires a pass against Northern Illinois on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Sep 15, 2018; Iowa City, IA, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) throws a pass during the first quarter against the Northern Iowa Panthers at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) rushes during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) gestures at the line during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley speaks with offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz during a time out against Northern Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) runs from Northern Iowa linebacker Duncan Ferch (39) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) runs to the sideline during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) gestures at the line during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Iowa junior quarterback Nate Stanley warms up prior to kickoff against Northern Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Iowa State defensive end Matt Leo (89) pressures Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley jogs on the field before an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) talks to teammates during the Cy-Hawk NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) looks to pass while offensive lineman Alaric Jackson (77) protects the pocket during the Cy-Hawk NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) passes during the Cy-Hawk NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) takes a snap from offensive lineman Keegan Render (69) while offensive lineman Ross Reynolds (59) gets set during the Cy-Hawk NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley adjusts his shoulder pads after scrambling for a first down run against Iowa State on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley hands the ball out to a running back against Iowa State on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley fires a throw against Iowa State on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) takes a snap from Iowa offensive lineman Keegan Render (69) during the Cy-Hawk NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) hands off a ball to Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent (10) during the Cy-Hawk NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) dives towards the side line during the Cy-Hawk NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) calls to teammates at the line during the Cy-Hawk NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley winds back to pass the ball against Iowa State on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

In front of the home crowd in a game that should finish under the lights, quarterback Nate Stanley (4) and running back Toren Young (28) should be part of a crisper offensive performance than they showed in Week 1.

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) looks to pass while offensive lineman Tristan Wirfs (74) gets a block against Anthony Nelson (98) during a Kids Day practice on Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley looks to the sideline during a Kids Day practice on Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley tosses a ball around during Iowa football media day on Friday, Aug. 10, 2018, in Iowa City.

Iowa's Nate Stanley (4) passes during the first half of their football game against Purdue at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017, in Iowa City. The Hawkeyes take a 9-7 lead into halftime

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley fires a pass against Nebraska on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb.

Iowa sophomore quarterback Nate Stanley is sacked by Boston College defensive end Zach Allen during the 2017 Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017.

Nate Stanley makes a pass during open practice at Kinnick Stadium Friday, April 20, 2018.

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley calls a play against Wyoming at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017.

Iowa sophomore quarterback Nate Stanley (4) passes the ball during the first half of their football game at Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017, in Ames.

Iowa sophomore quarterback Nate Stanley throws a pass during warmups prior to kickoff against Wyoming at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017.

Nate Stanley makes a pass during open practice at Kinnick Stadium Friday, April 20, 2018.

Iowa sophomore quarterback Nate Stanley (4) passes the ball during the first half of their football game at Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017, in Ames.

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley is sacked by the Boston College defense during the 2017 Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017.

Iowa's Nate Stanley (4) makes a handoff during the first half of their football game against Purdue at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017, in Iowa City. The Hawkeyes take a 9-7 lead into halftime

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley has 22 touchdown passes with just four interceptions this season in his first year as a starter. The Hawkeyes' school record for TDs in a season is 27 by Chuck Long in 1985.

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley has been incredibly efficient on first downs lately; it's time to unleash the true sophomore against Ohio State.

Iowa's Nate Stanley (4) hasn't had enough opportunities to pass on first down.

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley faced 19 blitzes against Michigan State, but even three-man rushes hurt the Hawkeyes in a 17-10 loss inside Spartan Stadium.

Despite missing some deep balls this season, Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley has thrown 12 touchdowns vs. one interception through four games.

Nate Stanley extends a handoff to Akrum Wadley (25), with fullback Drake Kulick (45) and offensive right tackle Tristan Wirfs (not pictured) ahead. When Iowa fullbacks were in Saturday's game against Illinois, the Hawkeyes gained 261 yards.

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley scrambles out of the pocket during the Hawkeyes' game against No. 4 Penn State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017.

Nov 11, 2017; Madison, WI, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nathan Stanley (4) looks to pass during the first quarter against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 11, 2017; Madison, WI, USA; Wisconsin Badgers defensive end Conor Sheehy (94) and linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel (17) sack Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nathan Stanley (4) during the second quarter at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 11, 2017; Madison, WI, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nathan Stanley (4) hands the football off to running back Akrum Wadley (25) during the first quarter against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 11, 2017; Madison, WI, USA; Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Leon Jacobs (32) tackles Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nathan Stanley (4) during the third quarter at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 21, 2017; Evanston, IL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nathan Stanley (4) throws the ball against the Northwestern Wildcats during the first quarter at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

Sophomore Nathan Stanley was listed atop Iowa's depth chart at quarterback Monday. But, make no mistake, coach Kirk Ferentz said, he's still battling with junior Tyler Wiegers for the starting job. The two will have the next month to make their cases.

Quarterbacks coach Ken O'Keefe, right, talks with quarterback Nathan Stanley, left, during Iowa's open practice on April 7 at Valley Stadium in West Des Moines.

Nathan Stanley played in seven Iowa football as a freshman. Is the 6-foot-5, 235-pounder ready to take the reins at quarterback this season? That's the most important storyline of spring practices, which begin Wednesday.

Iowa freshman quarterback Nathan Stanley made big steps in his first season, and will compete with Tyler Wiegers and Drew Cook this spring for the starting job in 2017.

Iowa quarterback Nathan Stanley completed his first career pass Saturday against Iowa State. It was for 2 yards to fellow freshman Noah Fant.

Iowa quarterbacks C.J. Beathard, left, and Nathan Stanley run drills at the indoor practice facility on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2016.