Brent Pry Breaks Silence on Kyron Drones’ Injury Status Ahead of Spring Game
As the Virginia Tech football team prepares for its annual Spring Game on Saturday, all eyes are on the program’s offseason changes, including transfers, NFL Draft decisions, and player injuries. Among the most talked-about storylines is the health of quarterback Kyron Drones, who missed four of the last five games of the 2024 season due to injury.
Drones had been present for most of the Hokies’ spring practices, but just before Saturday’s Spring Game, the team announced that the Baylor transfer would be sitting out for the remainder of the spring due to a medical procedure. Following a Tuesday practice, head coach Brent Pry took the opportunity to provide a rare update on Drones’ condition, offering some insight into his quarterback’s recovery.
While Pry kept the details of Drones’ injury under wraps, he did share encouraging news about the timetable for his return. “Possibly early June, but by mid-June, he should be rocking and rolling and 100 percent,” Pry stated, signaling that the quarterback could be fully healthy by the time summer training kicks into full gear.
If Pry’s timeline holds, this would be a major boost for the Hokies, who are hoping to make a significant leap in 2025. However, when pressed about whether Drones’ current injury was related to any lingering issues from last season—such as an MCL injury, turf toe, or a stress fracture—Pry chose not to comment. What is clear, though, is that Drones has been dealing with a condition severe enough to warrant a second opinion and a proactive course of treatment.
The goal is to ensure that Drones is fully recovered and ready to lead the Hokies into their season opener against South Carolina on August 31 in Atlanta. As Pry explained, “I said let’s reach out, let’s ask the experts what could we do to get this guy where he could be 100% for a whole season.”
While backup quarterback Pop Watson has shown he can step in and manage the offense, Drones remains a critical piece of Virginia Tech’s success. His health is paramount for the Hokies, who will need him firing on all cylinders if they hope to make a strong push in 2025. With Pry’s focused effort to get Drones back to full strength, the Hokies are gearing up for a more promising season—if their QB1 can return to form.