The Virginia Tech football team is set to host its annual Spring Game this Saturday at 3 p.m. in Lane Stadium. This year’s event carries extra intrigue due to the roster changes the program has experienced, including several players transferring and others declaring for the NFL Draft. A major storyline surrounding the game is the status of quarterback Kyron Drones, who will not participate due to a recent medical procedure.
Drones, who missed four of the last five games in the previous season, had been active during most of the spring practices. However, the school announced over the weekend that he will miss the rest of the spring activities, including the Spring Game. Following Tuesday’s team workout, head coach Brent Pry addressed the media and gave a brief update on Drones’ condition.
Although Pry refrained from sharing specific details about the nature of Drones’ procedure, he did provide a tentative timeline for his recovery. According to Pry, Drones could potentially return to full activity as early as June, with a more definitive expectation of mid-June for a full recovery. “By mid-June, he should be rocking and rolling and 100 percent,” said Pry, offering optimism about his starting quarterback’s outlook.
When asked if the current issue was connected to any of Drones’ previous injuries—such as an MCL strain, turf toe, or a stress fracture—Pry chose not to elaborate. Still, he emphasized that the decision to have Drones undergo the procedure was proactive and meant to ensure his full health for the 2025 season, which kicks off on August 31 against South Carolina in Atlanta. 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.”
The Hokies are counting on a strong season, and a healthy Kyron Drones is critical to those aspirations. While backup quarterback Pop Watson has demonstrated the ability to lead the offense effectively, Drones is considered a cornerstone of the team’s strategy and success for 2025. Ensuring he is fully recovered and ready for the season opener is a top priority for the coaching staff.
Although fans won’t see Drones take the field in the Spring Game, the long-term outlook appears positive. With hopes that he’ll be back at full strength by summer, Virginia Tech can focus on building around their starting quarterback as they prepare for a pivotal season ahead.
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