Reliving Ryan Switzer’s punt return heroics at UNC

Posted Jul 20, 2022
On Monday, Ryan Switzer announced his retirement from the NFL after a career that saw him spend time with the Cowboys, Raiders, Steelers, and Browns. At UNC, Switzer set records for career receiving yards, career and single-season receptions. Switzer was also an incredible punt returner, for which he was named an All-American in both 2013 and 2015. (Tar Heel Blog)

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