Next Up with Adam Breneman Kyron Drones: Why I Chose Virginia Tech and Never Looked Back
Virginia Tech starting quarterback Kyron Drones joins Adam Breneman on Next Up for an in-depth conversation about his journey from Texas high school football to leading the Hokies. Growing up in Pearland, Texas, Drones won a state championship with his dad as head coach, a moment that solidified his love for the game.
After beginning his college career at Baylor and learning patience through a redshirt season, he transferred to Virginia Tech, where he quickly earned the starting job and began shaping the team’s identity.
In this episode, Drones opens up about how he knew Virginia Tech was the right fit, what he learned from his first start, and how he’s battled through adversity, injuries, and outside noise. He shares how he balances being a playmaker with making smart decisions, the ways he’s grown as a leader, and the brotherhood that’s fueling the Hokies this season. Drones also talks about life off the field—from his approach to NIL opportunities and investing in real estate, to his commitment to mental health and the unwavering support of his family.
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CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Intro
1:33 - Transferring to Virginia Tech
3:26 - Growing up in Pearland, Texas
5:22 - Realizing Kyron was D1 bound
6:21 - Why Baylor out of high school
8:04 - Welcome to College Football moment
9:07 - Redshirting at Baylor
10:44 - First impression of Coach Pry
11:14 - First start at Virginia Tech
13:16 - Where Kyron’s toughness comes from
14:10 - Offseason improvements
15:56 - Kyron’s definition of leadership
17:20 - Winning games through the air and not running
18:49 - Best Coach Pry story
19:51 - Fall camp so far at Virginia Tech
20:43 - What makes Virginia Tech special
21:44 - Overcoming adversity
22:59 - Blocking out the outside noise
24:48 - Advice to 18-year-old Kyron
25:17 - Best advice a coach ever gave Kyron
25:43 - Family
26:57 - What the world doesn’t know about Kyron Drones
27:47 - Kyron as a teammate and leader
28:15 - How Kyron has changed in college
29:08 - Measuring success in 2025
29:33 - NIL as starting QB at Virginia Tech
32:46 - Goals for Virginia Tech in 2025
33:28 - Weekly routine
34:20 - Kyron’s why
On Next Up, college football analyst Adam Breneman sits down with the most influential names in college sports and lets them tell their stories unfiltered, direct to the fans.
Next Up is a Front Office Sports Network show featuring candid, open, and honest conversations with the most impactful figures in college sports including head coaches, athletes, athletic directors, commissioners, entrepreneurs, media personalities, agents, and executives shaping the business of college sports.
Adam is a former All-American, Penn State alum and media personality. Front Office Sports is the leading multi-platform media and news organization covering the intersection of sports, business and culture.