The Green Bay Packers' pre-draft visits often provide a spoiler alert on who the team will target in undrafted free agency.
It became all the more eyebrow-raising when a mystery quarterback joined the list in the lead-up to the draft.
Bill Huber of Sports Illustrated initially reported that he had been "asked to not report" the quarterback's name, before eventually revealing it was Virginia Tech's Kyron Drones.
Well, it turns out the interest was real, because moments after the conclusion of the 2026 NFL Draft, Drones became a Packer.
Kyron Drones goes from the Packers' secret pre-draft visitor to their newest QB signing
According to Huber, Drones has signed with the Packers as an undrafted free agent.
It would be fascinating to know why Green Bay kept it top secret. What was the benefit? In any case, the Packers got their man, and Drones will compete with veterans Desmond Ridder and Kyle McCord to replace Malik Willis as the backup QB.
Drones faces a tough battle to make the Packers' 53-man roster, but there's a lot to like about his potential.
For starters, Drones is yet another elite athlete walking through the doors at 1265 Lombardi Ave this week. His 9.58 Relative Athletic Score stands out, having run a 4.62-second 40-yard dash with an impressive 2.52-second 20-yard split. He also posted elite numbers in the shuttle and broad jump.
Drones is a dual-threat quarterback, rushing for 1,798 yards and 20 touchdowns across three seasons at Virginia Tech. He also had a receiving touchdown.
However, the passing numbers show how much development is required. He particularly struggled in 2025. While 17 touchdown passes to nine interceptions isn't a major cause for concern, it could've looked a lot worse. According to PFF, Drones had 15 big-time throws but 19 turnover-worthy plays. He also completed just 56.5 percent of his passes, and his PFF passing grade ranked 227th among 302 quarterbacks.
That said, Drones had to overcome some poor pass protection, which undoubtedly didn't help.
His rushing ability is undeniable. Matt LaFleur's quarterback-friendly system could help Drones' development as a passer, just as it did for Malik Willis after a rough start to his career in Tennessee.
The Packers clearly rate Drones highly enough to bring him in, and it could also explain why his pre-draft visit remained a secret for so long. Green Bay didn't draft a quarterback, giving Drones a golden opportunity to push the veteran backups and land a spot on the 53-man roster.
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