Ryan Switzer

the proliferation of spread offenses has created a need across the nfl for quick slot receivers and few are better suited for this role than switzer, the most accomplished pass-catcher in the history in tar heels football.

Setting records is nothing new for Switzer, who is the only two-time winner of the Kennedy Award, annually given to the best high school player in the state of West Virginia. He exploded onto the scene as a freshman in 2013, earning All-American honors with five touchdowns scored off of punt returns. The same elusiveness, vision, toughness and soft hands which make him so difficult to contain as a returner also made Switzer the Tar Heels' top receiver the past two years, including as a senior when he set a UNC single-season record with 91 receptions over the regular season for 1,027 yards and five touchdowns. Switzer entered his senior campaign with 148 career receptions for 1,795 yards and 11 scores - pretty impressive numbers for a player who starred as a running back in high school.

First-team Parade All-America selection.

Named to the East team roster at the 2013 Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl.

Rated the No. 7 wingback by Tom Lemming.

Two-time winner of the Kennedy Award, given to the West Virginia state player of the year.

Only the sixth two-time winner in the award's 66 years.

Twice named the West Virginia Gatorade Player of the Year.

Twice named the Kanawha Valley Football Player of the Year by The Charleston Daily Mail.

Class AAA all-state selection.

Twice named the conference player of the year.

Three-time first-team all-state.

Two-time first-team all-state captain. Finished his senior season with 206 carries for 2,379 yards and 32 touchdowns.

Also caught 20 passes for 253 yards and four touchdowns and returned three interceptions for scores.

Had another 40 rushing touchdowns as a junior.

Scored 103 touchdowns in his prep career and finished in the top five in West Virginia history in touchdowns and points.

Had more than 8,100 all-purpose yards.

Is George Washington's all-time leader in rushing, scoring total yards.

2012 Under Armour National Combine champion.

2011 SI.com honorable-mention All-America.

Prepstar All-Atlantic Region selection.

Coached by Steve Edwards.

Helped lead George Washington to the 2011 AAA state basketball title.

Was the AAA state track champion in the 4x100m and 4x200m relays.

Nickname is "Switz".

If he could choose an NFL team to play for, it would be the Panthers.

His dream job is to play in the NFL for 10+ years.

His New Year's resolution was to be an all-around better version of himself.

People say he looks like his father.

Favorite TV show is "The Office".

Favorite food is potato casserole.

The reason he wears No. 3 is because of the Holy Trinity.

His pregame ritual or superstition is to watch a "love" movie the night before.

Favorite off-day activity is laying in bed and watching Christmas movies.

The people who had the biggest impact on his life are his parents Ashley and Michael Switzer.

Exercise and sport science major.

Birthday is November 4.

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