Virginia Tech is still what feels like an eon away from its first game under new head coach James Franklin. While turning a team from 3-9 into the heights that fans hope for may take a little longer than desirable, it starts with these two position groups.  Lane….we missed you 🤝 #VTSpringGame pic.twitter.com/iD9tiurx8J — Virginia Tech Football (@HokiesFB) April 21, 2026 Quarterback This feels like a shoo-in. Most, if not every, collegiate championship program is led by an elite and efficient quarterback. For Virginia Tech, the records over the past few seasons show that.  When Kyron Drones first stepped onto the field in 2023, he was utililzed heavy in different option packages, which kept him playing to his strengths.…