UNC Football: The Tar Heels’ 2016 Season in Review
![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](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/663fbe36ddf37137b190b6c286db9d1295cefd8725a9d45c5b6b8c617c8e576c.jpg)
Ryan Switzer: Best All-time UNC Receiver
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.