Scouting Report: Baylor Lands State Champion Offensive MVP in Shadow Creek QB Kyron Drones

Baylor has landed a commitment from Shadow Creek quarterback Kyron Drones, who brings a championship pedigree and elite skill set with him to Waco.

Shadow Creek 2021 QB Kyron Drones (6'2, 200) committed to Baylor over offers from schools like Houston, Missouri, Arkansas, Auburn, Ole Miss, TCU, Vanderbilt, and Pittsburgh. 

Drones is rated as a DCTF three-star prospect and was one of the top performers at the Next Level Athlete Texas Top 100 in Houston in 2019. 

Kyron Drones Scouting Report: Drones a proven winner with a state title under his belt. Drones is a pass-first quarterback who is a strong and effective runner when he pulls the ball down. He is a very smart and cerebral quarterback. He reads defenses well in the RPO scheme and has that arm to push the ball down the field. 

Drones is a verified 6'2 and added the necessary strength and weight to turn himself into a top prospect at the position as he developed from his sophomore to junior year. The results of his hard work were instantly noticeable when he stepped on the field in 2019. He is one of the most physically imposing quarterbacks you will see. 

A lot of people are sleeping on him at the position, but he has a blend of skills that Baylor fans should be excited about.

Kyron Drones Quotable: "I am a true dual-threat," Drones said. "After last year, they thought I was just a pocket passer, but I think I showed everyone this year that I can run the football and be a dual-threat."

As a junior in 2019, Drones passed for over 3.400 yards and 34 touchdowns and rushed for over 800 yards and 18 touchdowns. 

Drones helped lead Shadow Creek to the 5A-D1 state title and earned Offensive MVP honors in the championship game. He was named as the 10-5A Overall MVP and was a third-team all-state selection. 

 

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