The Virginia Tech Hokies capped off their spring football practices with their annual Spring Game in Blacksburg, giving fans a glimpse at what’s to come in the 2025 season. But while the event brought excitement and optimism, there were also pressing concerns—namely, the growing list of injuries affecting key players.
One of the most significant developments came just a week before the Spring Game, when it was revealed that starting quarterback Kyron Drones would miss the remainder of spring practices after undergoing a medical procedure. Head coach Brent Pry confirmed the news and offered a few more updates following Saturday’s game.
Drones, who had solidified himself as the leader of the offense after an impressive 2024 season, was sidelined for precautionary reasons related to the procedure. Pry didn’t go into deep detail but emphasized that the injury wasn’t expected to impact his availability for summer workouts or fall camp. Still, his absence left a noticeable gap in the Hokies’ offensive rhythm throughout spring practice.
“Kyron is doing well,” Pry said. “We expect him to be fully back by the time we get into our summer sessions. He’s a competitor and we didn’t want to push anything unnecessarily this spring.”
Drones wasn’t the only Hokie dealing with health setbacks. Pry also addressed other players who missed the Spring Game or were limited. Among those mentioned was wide receiver Da’Quan Felton, who also sat out due to an undisclosed injury. Pry suggested Felton’s issue was minor and that he should be ready in the near future.
On the defensive side, cornerback Dorian Strong, a key piece in the Hokies’ secondary, also missed time. Like Drones and Felton, Strong is expected to return in time for the next phase of team activities. Pry acknowledged that while the injuries are concerning, most are short-term and not expected to linger into the fall.
“You never want to see guys go down, especially leaders like Kyron or Dorian,” Pry said. “But if there’s a time to manage these things and be cautious, it’s now.”
Despite the injuries, the Hokies’ Spring Game showcased depth and promise. Backup quarterbacks got valuable reps, and several young players made a case for bigger roles this fall. Pry and his staff now turn their attention to evaluating spring film, continuing player development, and getting everyone healthy before the summer grind begins.
As Virginia Tech builds toward a critical 2025 season, the health of their top players will be a major storyline to watch. For now, the message from Brent Pry is one of cautious optimism.
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