Virginia Tech QB Kyron Drones to Miss Remainder of Spring Practices for Surgery: What This Means for the Hokies
In a surprising twist just as Virginia Tech’s spring practices were gearing up, quarterback Kyron Drones will be sidelined for the rest of the spring following a medical procedure. This news raises questions about the Hokies’ QB depth just days before their highly anticipated Spring Game.
When spring ball began, Drones appeared to be in good form, looking forward to a fresh start after missing most of the 2024 season. He was sidelined for four of Virginia Tech’s last five games due to injuries, forcing backup quarterbacks Colin Schlee and Pop Watson to take charge. Despite the disruption, the Hokies performed reasonably well, and both Drones and Watson were confirmed to return for the 2025 season, giving Virginia Tech two capable quarterbacks heading into the next campaign.
However, just as spring practices were progressing, Drones was held out of a few workouts, which began to raise questions about his health. With the Hokies’ Spring Game scheduled for next weekend at Lane Stadium, a sudden announcement on Saturday confirmed the concern: Drones would be out for the remainder of spring practices due to a minor surgical procedure.
Virginia Tech head coach Brent Pry addressed the situation in a statement, emphasizing that Drones’ procedure was not serious, but it would keep him out of action for the rest of spring ball. “Kyron Drones is scheduled to have a minor medical procedure, and we’ve made the decision to hold him out for the remainder of spring practice,” Pry said. “Kyron has demonstrated excellent leadership and has had an outstanding winter and spring. We fully anticipate he will be ready to return for summer workouts.”
While it’s reassuring that Drones is expected to return for summer training, his absence during the remaining spring practices—and crucially, the Spring Game—opens up new opportunities for the other quarterbacks on the roster. With Drones out, Watson is likely to take on a more prominent role, and Davi Belfort could see additional snaps as well. More intriguing, however, is the chance for incoming freshmen Kelden Ryan and A.J. Brand to showcase their abilities in a high-pressure environment, possibly affecting their standing in the depth chart for the upcoming season.
While Drones’ injury may be minor, his absence shifts the spotlight to Virginia Tech’s young quarterbacks, making next Saturday’s Spring Game more intriguing than ever. It’s a chance for these players to prove they’re ready to step up—whether to support Drones when he returns or to potentially challenge for more playing time in the fall.