Virginia Tech QB Kyron Drones to Miss Spring Practices After Scheduled Surgery
Virginia Tech’s quarterback Kyron Drones, who appeared healthy and eager to resume spring practices, will now miss the remainder of the spring sessions following a medical procedure. After sitting out much of the 2024 season due to injuries, including missing four of the final five games, Drones had been expected to return strong for the Hokies in 2025. However, a recent setback has now put his spring development on hold.
Drones had been working hard during offseason workouts and had shown great promise, alongside backup quarterback Pop Watson, who also returned for the upcoming season. With Drones and Watson both returning, the Hokies seemed well-positioned to enter the 2025 season with two capable signal-callers. However, as spring practices progressed, Drones was held out of the last few practices, sparking concern among fans and observers.
The timing couldn’t be worse. With Virginia Tech’s Spring Game just a week away and only a few practices left, Head Coach Brent Pry confirmed on Saturday that Drones would undergo a minor surgery that would keep him out for the remainder of the spring practices and the game. In a statement, Pry reassured fans that Drones’ procedure was not serious and that he was expected to be ready for summer workouts, despite missing valuable practice time this spring.
“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,” said Coach Pry. “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 the news provides some relief that Drones should be ready for the summer, it raises some uncertainty about the Hokies’ Spring Game next weekend. With Drones sidelined, Watson will likely take on a larger role, along with Davi Belfort. Additionally, two incoming freshmen quarterbacks, Kelden Ryan and A.J. Brand, will now have more opportunities to showcase their skills during these crucial practices.
Although Drones’ absence is a blow to Virginia Tech’s spring preparations, the added snaps for the other quarterbacks could provide valuable experience and insight into the team’s depth at the position. Fans will be eager to see how the quarterbacks perform in Drones’ absence and how the Hokies adjust in his absence ahead of the 2025 season.