Kyron Drones Stuns College Football World by Announcing Return for 2025 Season: “Unfinished Business”
BLACKSBURG, Va. — In a move that sent shockwaves across the college football landscape, Virginia Tech quarterback Kyron Drones announced on Tuesday that he will return for the 2025 season, bypassing the NFL Draft to chase unfinished business in Blacksburg. The rising senior made the announcement in front of a packed crowd at Cassell Coliseum during halftime of a men’s basketball game, igniting a thunderous ovation that echoed through Hokie Nation.
“I came to Virginia Tech to build something special,” Drones said, standing at center court. “We’re not done yet. I’m coming back to finish what we started — to bring a national championship to Blacksburg and etch our names into Hokie history.”
Drones, who transferred from Baylor before the 2023 season, emerged as one of the ACC’s most dynamic quarterbacks in 2024. Standing 6-foot-2 and weighing 235 pounds, he threw for 3,142 yards and 27 touchdowns while rushing for another 842 yards and 11 scores, leading Virginia Tech to its first 10-win season since 2011. Under his leadership, the Hokies earned a spot in the Orange Bowl, where they narrowly fell to LSU in a 35-32 thriller.
But for Drones, that wasn’t enough.
“This program is rising. The culture, the grind, the belief — it’s all here,” he said. “We’re not settling for good. We’re chasing greatness.”
The decision marks a turning point for the Hokies. With Drones returning, head coach Brent Pry gains a proven leader who has transformed the team’s identity with toughness, poise, and explosive playmaking. Drones’ chemistry with rising junior wideouts Da’Quan Felton and Jaylin Lane, as well as a maturing offensive line, puts Virginia Tech in early playoff conversations for the 2025 season.
Off the field, Drones has become a symbol of resilience and dedication. After being doubted early in his career, he reshaped his body, sharpened his decision-making, and won over teammates and coaches alike with his relentless work ethic. “He’s the heart of our team,” said offensive coordinator Tyler Bowen. “Kyron is the guy every player rallies around.”
Fans responded with emotion across social media, praising Drones for his loyalty in an era dominated by early exits and transfer chaos. “This is rare,” one fan tweeted. “A true leader coming back for the right reasons.”
As for legacy, Drones isn’t shying away. “I want to be remembered like Michael Vick, Tyrod Taylor, Bryan Randall — the greats who made this place electric,” he said. “But I want to finish what they couldn’t — bring home the title.”
With expectations now sky-high, all eyes turn to Lane Stadium this fall. And one thing is certain: with Kyron Drones at the helm, Virginia Tech isn’t just aiming for respect — they’re gunning for glory.
