Ryan Switzer’s Legacy With Tar Heels Is Strong

Although he's more than just the big moment plays, running down the field, juking and dodging past defenders — Switzer has collected a handful of accolades while in college, here's a look at them, per GoHeels:

"• 2016 First-Team All-ACC Wide Receiver (ACSMA, Coaches)
• 2016 Third-Team All-ACC Specialist (ACSMA)
• 2015 All-America All-Purpose (AFCA)
• 2015 First-Team All-ACC Specialist (Coaches)
• 2015 Second-Team All-ACC Specialist (ACSMA)

• 2015 Third-Team All-ACC Wide Receiver (ACSMA, Coaches)
• 2014 Third-Team All-ACC Wide Receiver (ACSMA, Coaches)
• 2013 First-Team All-America (FWAA, Athlon)
• 2013 Second-Team All-America (CBSsports.com)

Selected to play in the Reese's Senior Bowl • Two-time All-America return man who was a consistent threat in the passing game during his UNC career • One of the most electrifying players in college football with his ability to return punts and make defenders miss

• Tied the NCAA record with five punt return touchdowns in 2013, added two more in 2015, and finished one shy of the NCAA career mark • Owns the ACC mark with seven career punt return touchdowns • Set UNC records for career receptions (244), career receiving yards (2,907), career punt return yards (1,082), career punt return touchdowns (7) and single-season receptions (96 in 2016)."

Then, his senior season was also eventful, GoHeels provides a description of that as shown below:

"Named first-team All-ACC by ACSMA • One of just nine players in ACC history with more than 1,000 yards on punt returns • Ranks sixth in ACC history in punt return yards • Became the all-time leader in receptions at UNC with 244 catches, which ranks fifth in ACC history • Had a school-record 2,907 career receiving yards • Had nine career games with 100 or more receiving yards

The game of football is still ongoing for the former Tar Heel, and there is plenty of action heading his way with his new role at the college level. Who knows, he may join Bill Belichick one day in the future, to help produce more NFL talent like recently drafted Omarion Hampton.

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