Drones named to Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award watch list

BLACKSBURG - Virginia Tech quarterback Kyron Drones has been named to the watch list for the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award, presented annually to the top senior or upperclassman
quarterback who is on track to graduate with their class. This year’s list showcases 58 of the nation’s
premier collegiate quarterbacks, including a mix of returning standouts and rising stars.

Drones (6-2, 235) enters his third season as the starting quarterback for the Hokies. Last season he started nine games, completing 136 of 224 passes for 1,562 yards, a 61 percent completion rate. The Houston, Texas product accounted for 10 passing TDs while rushing for 336 rushing yards and six scores.

The Houston, Texas product is also on the watch list for the Maxwell Award.

Now in its 39th year, the Golden Arm Award continues to honor excellence both on and off the field. The
award is presented by the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Educational Foundation in partnership with A. O.
Smith Corporation, whose mission aligns with the Foundation’s commitment to advancing the game of
football while promoting character, leadership, and academic achievement among young athletes.

This year, the Foundation is proud to announce a new partnership with Leveling the Playing Field (LPF),
a nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding access and equity in youth sports. LPF provides sports
equipment to underserved communities, giving every child the chance to experience the life-changing
benefits of athletic participation. Together, the Foundation, A. O. Smith and LPF are working to ensure
that the next generation of leaders has the tools and opportunities to succeed—on the field and beyond.

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