Packers Sign 7,600-Yard ACC QB to Backup Jordan Love
Summary
The Green Bay Packers signed quarterback Kyron Drones, who played college football at Virginia Tech, as a backup to Jordan Love. They also signed wide receiver J. Michael Sturdivant after the 2026 NFL draft to add more depth to their offense.Key Facts
- The Packers had only six picks in the 2026 NFL draft after trading their first-round pick.
- They focused mostly on defensive players in the draft, selecting five defensive players and one offensive player.
- Kyron Drones is a quarterback who played at Virginia Tech and previously at Baylor.
- Drones passed for 5,784 yards and 45 touchdowns in college, also rushing for 1,847 yards and 22 touchdowns.
- The Packers already have veteran Desmond Ridder and Kyle McCord as quarterbacks on the roster.
- J. Michael Sturdivant is a wide receiver who played at UCLA, California, and Florida, with 150 catches and over 2,000 yards in college.
- Sturdivant was a highly ranked recruit coming out of high school.
- Both players joined the Packers as undrafted free agents after the draft.
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