Height no obstacle in Ryan Switzer's journey to NFL

Posted Apr 24, 2017
Ryan Switzer left North Carolina as the Tar Heels’ all-time leader in receptions and receiving yards, while ranking first in ACC history and tied for second in NCAA history with seven career punt return touchdowns. Still, even with all the proof of his explosiveness — Switzer has 17 career plays of 60-plus yards on just 370 touches — he feels people doubt his speed. (Sporting News)

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