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UNC Football: The Tar Heels’ 2016 Season in Review

By Horran Cameron

Nov 25, 2016; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Larry Fedora (center) reacts to a call during the second half against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at Kenan Memorial Stadium. The Wolfpack won 28-21. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 25, 2016; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Larry Fedora (center) reacts to a call during the second half against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at Kenan Memorial Stadium. The Wolfpack won 28-21. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports /
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Ryan Switzer: Best All-time UNC Receiver

Nov 19, 2016; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels wide receiver Ryan Switzer (3) reacts after a touchdown catch in the first quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2016; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels wide receiver Ryan Switzer (3) reacts after a touchdown catch in the first quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /

Ryan Switzer capped off an exciting four-year run with the Tar Heels. His 2016 season represents another one for the record books.

Switzer set several records at UNC this season including:

  • UNC record for career receiving yards (2,907 yards)
  • UNC single-season receptions record (91)
  • UNC all-time receptions leader (244)

In addition to his prowess as a receiver, Switzer became the ninth player in ACC history to reach at least 1,000 career punt return yards. He holds the ACC’s all-time record for punt return touchdowns with seven.

Switzer ties with five other players ranked second all-time in punt return touchdowns in NCAA history.

Switzer finished this season as a first-team all-ACC receiver. As a junior, Switzer was a second-team all-ACC player as a punt returner (special teamer) and third-team all-ACC wide receiver.

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