Fans were elated when the Virginia Tech Hokies received a commitment from former Baylor quarterback Kyron Drones in December. After all, Drones is a former four-star recruit and transferred to the Hokies with three years of eligibility remaining.
Drones has everything you look for in a modern quarterback: Size, arm strength and athleticism. All he needed was an opportunity, and head coach Brent Pry and offensive coordinator Tyler Bowen envisioned Drones as the Hokies’ No. 1 quarterback in the fall.
Throughout the first couple of weeks of spring practice, its incumbent starter Grant Wells who is working with the first team.