2023: Played in all 13 games, starting 11 at quarterback ...set a Virginia Tech bowl record and Military Bowl record with 176 yards rushing in a 41-20 win over Tulane ... Also passed for 91 yards and two touchdowns and was named Military Bowl MVP ... threw for 244 yards and three touchdowns at Virginia (Nov. 25) ... also rushed for 50 yards in a 55-17 win ... achieved his first career 100-yard rushing game (135) while completing 12-of-17 passes for 219 passing yards and two touchdowns at Boston College (Nov. 11) ... Connected with Da'Quan Felton on a 70-yard reception during the second quarter ... completed 12 passes totaling 69 passing yards at Louisville (Nov. 4) ... hit 15-of-26 targets for 194 passing yards, including his 62-yard touchdown pass to Da'Quan Felton during the second quarter against Syracuse (Oct. 26) ... Ran eight times for 56 rushing yards ... recorded his first career 300-yard passing game (321), completing 20-of-29 passes and throwing two touchdowns agains Wake Forest (Oct. 14) ... connected with Jaylin Lane for a 75-yard touchdown pass during the second quarter, marking his longest career completion ... Led Tech in carries (15) and rushing yards(59) ... Set a career high in rushing yards (80) and achieved a career long with his 40-yard run during the second quarter, sparking the Hokies' string of 17 unanswered points against Florida State (Oct. 7) ... Completed 14-of-27 passes for 104 passing yards ... became the first Virginia Tech quarterback since 2017 to total five touchdowns (Josh Jackson - Sept. 16 at East Carolina), delivering three through the air and two on the ground vs. Pitt (Sept. 30) ... Set a career high with 228 passing yards ... completed12-of-19 passes, including touchdown passes of 54 and 53 yards ... Ran 21 times, totaling 41 rushing yards ... Was named ACC Quarterback of the Week ... rushed for 75 yards and two touchdowns, including his 31-yard touchdown run that capped Tech's opening drive against Marshall (Sept. 23) ... landed 19-of-35 pass attempts for 160 passing yards ... made his first collegiate start at Rutgers (Sept. 16) ... completed 19-of-32 passes for 190 passing yards, including his 39-yard touchdown pass to Da'Quan Felton ... rushed for 74 yards on 22 carries ... took the field during Tech’s final offensive drive of the game (2:30 remaining during the fourth quarter) against Purdue (Sept. 9) with the Hokies trailing, 24-17 ... Began the drive with a 26-yard pass to Dae’Quan Wright and logged 13 rushing yards ... drive lasted eight plays, 49 yards, ending on fourth-and-10 at the Purdue 42 yard line ... Against Old Dominion in the season opener (Sept. 2) threw an 8-yard pass to Malachi Thomas for his first career completion at Virginia Tech; his lone pass attempt of the game.
2022 at Baylor: Played in five games … Completed 14-of-23 passes (60.9 percent) for 219 passing yards and one passing touchdown … Recorded his first career 100–yard passing game (100) against Albany (Sept. 3) .. Set a season long with his 50-yard completion to Jaylen Ellis on Sept. 3 against Albany … Attempted eight carries totaling 49 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns.
2021 at Baylor: Appeared in two games against Texas Tech (Nov. 27) and Oklahoma State (Dec. 4) … Redshirted.
High School: Prepped at Shadow Creek High School under coach Brad Butler … Passed for 1,239 yards and 16 touchdowns as a senior in six games … Also rushed for 228 yards and two scores … Helped team to 2019 UIL state championship and a 16-0 record … Earned Offensive MVP honors in the championship game … Named as the 10-5A Overall MVP … Third-Team All-State selection … Elite 11 finalist … Passed for 3,390 yards and 46 touchdowns during junior season … Added 18 rushing touchdowns and 825 rushing yards … Had 337 passing yards and four touchdowns in 2018 … Rated four stars by 247 Sports … No. 20 player in Texas … No. 125 nationally … No. 7 dual-threat quarterback … Four star rating from ESPN … No. 60 in Texas … No. 10 dual-threat quarterback … Dave Campbell’s Texas Football ranked as No. 34 in Texas … No. 8 quarterback … Three-star rating by Rivals … No. 45 player in Texas … No. 15 dual-threat QB … Austin American-Statesman Fab 55 pick … Also played basketball … Chose Baylor over Auburn, Ole Miss, TCU, Missouri and Georgia Tech.
Personal: Son of Kevin and Olinka Drones … Father is defensive line coach at Shadow Creek High School in Texas … Pre-business major … Early enrollee at Baylor.
Kyron Drones Season 2024
Soundbites: Postseason Press Conference
Pry discusses staff changes and bowl game preparation
Season Recap: Top Performers of 2024
A review of the stars powering the Hokies into bowl season
Soundbites: Week 14 Press Conference (Virginia)
Pry, Tuten preview final regular season matchup in Lane Stadium
Know the Foe: Virginia Cavaliers
Hokies host Cavaliers in a high-stakes matchup for the Commonwealth Cup
Soundbites: Week 13 Press Conference (Duke)
Pry reflects on the open week and opportunities ahead for the Hokies
Instant Lookback: Virginia Tech vs. No. 19 Clemson
Hokies lead 7-0 to kick off the second half
Notable Numbers: Virginia Tech vs. Syracuse
Depth at offensive skill positions maximizes opportunities
Notable Numbers: Virginia Tech vs. Georgia Tech
Drones accounts for one touchdown three different ways in win against Yellow Jackets
Soundbites: Postgame Press Conference (Georgia Tech)
Hokies step to the podium to reflect on defensive performance
Game Recap: Virginia Tech vs. Georgia Tech
Hokies secure third straight victory with 21-6 win over Yellow Jackets
Instant Lookback: Virginia Tech vs. Georgia Tech
Hokies lead 14-6 heading into the second half
Know the Foe: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
The Battle of the Techs returns to Lane Stadium as the Hokies prepare to host the Yellow Jackets
Notable Numbers: Virginia Tech vs. Boston College
Tuten and Drones account for seven total touchdowns against Eagles
Notable Numbers: Virginia Tech vs. Stanford
Hokies remain undefeated in California after a commanding win against the Cardinal
Game Recap: Virginia Tech vs. Stanford
Drones accounts for 3 TDs, Hokies manhandle Stanford 31-7
Soundbites: Week Six Press Conference (Stanford)
Pry and company emphasize upcoming matchup against the Cardinal
Know the Foe: Stanford Cardinal
Hokies travel to the golden state for inaugural ACC matchup against the Cardinal
First Look: Virginia Tech vs. Stanford
Hokies slated for an inaugural conference matchup with the Cardinal
Notable Numbers: Virginia Tech vs. No. 7 Miami
Hokies go blow for blow with ranked Hurricanes
Soundbites: Postgame Press Conference (Miami)
Pry, Drones speak following tight contest against No. 7 Miami
Game Recap: Virginia Tech vs. No. 7 Miami
No. 7 Miami holds off Virginia Tech 38-34 to remain unbeaten
Instant Lookback: Virginia Tech vs. No. 7 Miami
Hokies lead 24-17 heading into the second half
Know the Foe: Miami Hurricanes
Hokies head to the sunshine state for an ACC showdown with No. 7 Hurricanes
Know the Foe: Rutgers Scarlet Knights
Big Ten foe heads to Blacksburg after hosting 2023 matchup
Notable Numbers: Virginia Tech vs. Old Dominion
Big plays boost the Hokies past the Monarchs in Norfolk
Game Recap: Virginia Tech vs. Old Dominion
Kyron Drones runs, passes Virginia Tech past Old Dominion, 37-17
Jaylin Lane to wear No. 25 against Old Dominion
Fifth-year wideout will don jersey for first time
Offensive Spotlight: Jaylin Lane
Fifth-year emerges as dual threat on both offense and special teams
Game Recap: Virginia Tech vs. Marshall
Tuten, Drones power Virginia Tech in second-half surge
What To Watch: Virginia Tech vs. Vanderbilt
Hokies to start 2024 season on the road in Nashville against a SEC opponent
Soundbites: Week One Press Conferences (Vanderbilt)
Tech football coaches and student-athletes discuss preparation for season opener
Position Preview: Offensive Line
All five starters return combined with exciting new prospects
Drones named to Manning Award watch list
Hokies' quarterback earns third major watch list nod
Drones named to Davey O'Brien Award watch list
Signal caller one of eight ACC QB's recognized
Soundbites: Football Media Day 2024
Hokies meet with the media, setting the stage for the upcoming season
Virginia Tech Football Fall Camp Preview
Hokies return to Blacksburg in anticipation for 2024 season
Virginia Tech Football 2024 Fan Day date announced
Fans can meet players and coaches on Sunday, Aug. 11
Soundbites: ACC Kickoff 2024 Press Conference
Pry, Drones, Powell-Ryland and Strong take the podium at ACC media day
Virginia Tech Football attends ACC Kickoff 2024
Pry and three student-athletes represent the Hokies at conference media day
Pry to be joined by Drones, Strong and Powell-Ryland at the 2024 ACC Football Kickoff
Hokies will be in attendance on July 23
EA SPORTS releases overall College Football 25 rankings
Hokies claim a Top 25 spot in all four categories
Drones claims spot on CBS Sports 12 Most Dynamic Athletes at Quarterback
Redshirt junior ranks fourth amidst power-conference contenders in 2024
Eleven Hokies honored by Phil Steele on preseason teams
Two earn preseason All-American accolades
Roth Report: May 2024
SAMPLE RECAP - Hokies strike repeatedly and beat Virginia for 18th time in 19 meetings
Tech claims bowl eligibility with 55-17 win over Cavaliers
SAMPLE RECAP - Hokies strike repeatedly and beat Virginia for 18th time in 19 meetings
Tech claims bowl eligibility with 55-17 win over Cavaliers