Tar Heels Football: Takeaways from UNC vs. The Citadel

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Nov 19, 2016; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels wide receiver Ryan Switzer (3) is lifted up by offensive tackle R.J. Prince (76) after a touchdown catch in the first quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /

Ryan Switzer: One of UNC’s Best Wide Receivers Ever

North Carolina has had a many great wide receivers. Dwight Jones, Quinshad Davis, Octavus Barnes, Sam Aiken, Brandon Tate, Na Brown, Hakeem Nicks, Jesse Holley, Greg Little, Charlie Carr, Art Weiner and many others.

By the end of this season, Ryan Switzer will break UNC’s record for most touchdowns by a receiver. Currently, Quinshad Davis holds this record.

Switzer broke Davis’ record for most receptions during UNC career (205). Currently, Switzer has 226 receptions and counting. Switzer ranks second in career receiving yards, also. He passed Davis by 37 yards after the game against the Citadel.

Switzer had four receptions for 93 yards and one touchdown. No. 3 sits in fifth all-time in career receiving touchdowns.

You can make a good argument that Switzer is the best wide receiver ever to play at UNC. He will break several records before the end of the season. One thing for sure.

North Carolina will have to find another several players to fill the void that Switzer leaves after graduation in May.

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