Virginia Tech’s Kyron Drones to Miss Remainder of Spring Practice Following Minor Procedure
Spring practice tends to be a quieter time of year, and that continues to be the case for Virginia Tech. The Hokies wrapped up another week of spring work, and head coach Brent Pry shared an important update: starting quarterback Kyron Drones will be sidelined for the rest of spring practice.
Here’s the official update from Pry via Virginia Tech Athletics:
“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. 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.”
So, no need to panic.
Yes, it’s understandable to feel a little uneasy given Drones’ injury history from last season. But the good news is he was able to take part in several weeks of spring practice — which was especially valuable as he worked to get comfortable in new offensive coordinator Phillip Montgomery’s system. Now, he can shift his focus to recovery and be ready for fall camp.
This isn’t something that should raise alarm bells. If Tech hadn’t brought in a new OC this offseason, Drones might not have taken the field at all this spring. The fact that he got meaningful reps early on and now has time to get fully healthy is actually a win-win.
Plus, his absence opens up a valuable opportunity for the younger quarterbacks on the roster — Pop Watson, Davi Belfort, A.J. Brand, and Kelden Ryan — to gain some reps and experience.
Here’s to a smooth recovery for Drones as he prepares to lead the Hokies this fall.
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