He’s only a sophomore so he isn’t eligible for the NFL Draft. He will be the #1 pick next year.
I'm not sure how well Nate Stanley/Iowas offense will do this year. Losing 2 first round draft picks(both TE) which were his safety blanket will hurt. On the other hand, Iowa has a tradition of making great TE, and he is a senior. I believe if he gets as many TDs as he did last year, he will be #1 all time for Iowa QBs.
Big 10 West seems like it will be a fairly competitive Div.
Yeah I’m gonna be interested to see how he does after losing two of the best weapons on the team. In terms of his NFL potential though, I think he could go anywhere from the second to fourth round. I think he could be a legit talented NFL quarterback. He has the size and arm strength you’d want. He has games where he looks like he’s Big Ben. Also Iowa’s system should give him a head start in the NFL.
The Big 10 is gonna be really open this year I think. Michigan and Ohio State seem beatable to me. If Justin Fields is really THAT good right away tho I think Ohio State is gonna be legit contenders.
I agree that the pro style offense that Iowa, and fewer and fewer teams each year(sadly) has does lend itself to playing in the NFL. I too thought of the big ben reference after several different occasions he was able to throw a bullet while having someone draped all over him.(the ohio state beat down a few years ago stands out as a great example of that) There is something enjoyable about watching an opposing team not use to having a team line up and smash them over and over again with no way to stop it.
sadly Iowa has a tradition of playing up or down to its opponents. Top 10 team? iowa will give them a good run and if at Home, a good chance of beating them Be a nobody that Iowa should beat down? Close game down to the wire. absolutely aggravating to watch. I enjoy watching Iowa state more. More exciting(perhaps it has to do with the lack of defense in the big 12), and almost always the underdog in their conference games leads to less disappointment and greater joy when they win. I hope the coach stays, but i wouldn't be surprised if he moved on. If we are lucky, we will be the next Kirk Ferentz that stays at his school for 20+ years.
As for the Big 10. I think it is wide open. Ohio state will always be a contender. Much like bama and other schools that are filled with tons of 4 and 5 star recruits. i can see 6-8 schools all having a decent shot at making it to the Big 10 title. There will be some disappointing teams, and others that do far better than expected.