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{{Short description|American football player (born 1994)}}
{{Short description|American football player (born 1994)}}
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| image = Ryan Switzer (4633092) (cropped).jpg
| image = Ryan Switzer (4633092) (cropped).jpg
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| alt = Ę| caption = Switzer with the [[Oakland Raiders]] in 2018
| alt =
| caption = Switzer with the [[Oakland Raiders]] in 2018
| current_team =
| current_team = Tulsa Golden Hurricane
| number =10, 15
| number = <!-- 10, 15 -->
| position = [[Wide receiver]]<br>[[Punt returner]]
| position = [[Wide receiver]]s coach, recruiting coordinator<!-- [[Wide receiver]]<br>[[Punt returner]] -->
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1994|11|4}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1994|11|4}}
| birth_place = [[Charleston, West Virginia]]
| birth_place = [[Charleston, West Virginia]], U.S.
| death_date =
| death_date =
| death_place =
| death_place =
| height_ft = 5
| height_ft = 5
| height_in = 9
| height_in = 9
| weight_lbs = 183
| weight_lbs = 183
| high_school = [[George Washington High School (Charleston, West Virginia)|George Washington]]<br/>([[Charleston, West Virginia]])
| high_school = [[George Washington High School (Charleston, West Virginia)|George Washington]] {{nowrap|(Charleston, West Virginia)}}
| college = [[North Carolina Tar Heels football|North Carolina]]
| college = [[North Carolina Tar Heels football|North Carolina]] (2013–2016)
| draftyear = 2017
| draftyear = 2017
| draftround = 4
| draftround = 4
| draftpick = 133
| draftpick = 133
| pastteams =
| pastteams =
* [[Dallas Cowboys]] ({{NFL Year|2017}})
* [[Dallas Cowboys]] ({{NFL Year|2017}})
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* [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] ({{NFL Year|2018}}–{{NFL Year|2019}})
* [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] ({{NFL Year|2018}}–{{NFL Year|2019}})
* [[Cleveland Browns]] ({{NFL Year|2020}}–{{NFL Year|2021}})
* [[Cleveland Browns]] ({{NFL Year|2020}}–{{NFL Year|2021}})
| pastcoaching =
* [[Tulsa Golden Hurricane football|Tulsa]] (2023–present) <br> Wide receivers coach/recruiting coordinator
| status =
| status =
| highlights =
| highlights =
* [[PFWA All-Rookie Team]] ([[PFWA All-Rookie Team#2017|2017]])
* [[PFWA All-Rookie Team]] ([[PFWA All-Rookie Team#2017|2017]])
* [[List of NCAA major college football yearly punt and kickoff return leaders|NCAA punt return leader]] (2013)
* [[List of NCAA major college football yearly punt and kickoff return leaders|NCAA punt return leader]] (2013)
* [[All-American]] ([[2013 College Football All-America Team|2013]], [[2015 College Football All-America Team|2015]])
* 2× First-team [[College Football All-America Team|All-American]] ([[2013 College Football All-America Team|2013]], [[2015 College Football All-America Team|2015]])
* First-team All-[[Atlantic Coast Conference|ACC]] ([[2013 Atlantic Coast Conference football season#All Conference Teams|2013]], [[2015 Atlantic Coast Conference football season#All Conference Teams|2015]], [[2016 Atlantic Coast Conference football season#All Conference Teams|2016]])
* 3× First-team All-[[Atlantic Coast Conference|ACC]] ([[2013 Atlantic Coast Conference football season#All Conference Teams|2013]], [[2015 Atlantic Coast Conference football season#All Conference Teams|2015]], [[2016 Atlantic Coast Conference football season#All Conference Teams|2016]])
* Third-team All-[[Atlantic Coast Conference|ACC]] ([[2014 Atlantic Coast Conference football season#All Conference Teams|2014]])
* Third-team All-ACC ([[2014 Atlantic Coast Conference football season#All Conference Teams|2014]])
| statleague = NFL
| statseason =
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| statlabel1 = [[Reception (American football)|Receptions]]
| statlabel1 = [[Reception (American football)|Receptions]]
| statvalue1 = 50
| statvalue1 = 50
| statlabel2 = [[Receiving yards]]
| statlabel2 = [[Receiving yards]]
| statvalue2 = 321
| statvalue2 = 321
| statlabel3 =
| statlabel3 = [[Return yards]]
| statlabel4 = [[Return yards]]
| statvalue3 = 1,910
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| statlabel4 = [[Touchdown|Total touchdowns]]
| statvalue4 = 1,910
| statvalue4 = 2
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| statlabel5 = [[Touchdown|Total touchdowns]]
| statvalue5 = 2
| pfr = S/SwitRy00
| nfl=Ryan-Switzer
| pfr = S/SwitRy00
}}
}}


'''Ryan Switzer''' (born November 4, 1994) is a former [[American football]] [[wide receiver]] and [[punt returner]]. Switzer played college football at [[North Carolina Tar Heels football|North Carolina]] and was drafted by the [[Dallas Cowboys]] in the fourth round (133rd overall) of the [[2017 NFL Draft]]. He was also a member of the [[Oakland Raiders]], [[Pittsburgh Steelers]], and [[Cleveland Browns]].
'''Ryan Switzer''' (born November 4, 1994) is an [[American football]] coach and former professional football player who was a [[wide receiver]] and [[punt returner]] in the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] for the [[North Carolina Tar Heels football|North Carolina Tar Heels]], twice earning first-team [[College Football All-America Team|All-American]] honors. Switzer was selected by the [[Dallas Cowboys]] in the fourth round (133rd overall) of the [[2017 NFL draft]]. He was also a member of the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]], and [[Cleveland Browns]].


==Early years==
==Early life==
Attended [[George Washington High School (Charleston, West Virginia)|George Washington High School]] in [[Charleston, West Virginia]], where he played on his high school football team, the Patriots.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Taylor |first=Derek |date=December 24, 2011 |title=GW's Ryan Switzer receives recognition |url=http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/high_school_sports/gw-s-ryan-switzer-receives-recognition/article_724e72a7-e192-5930-ab5b-4af1d765aea2.html |access-date=June 4, 2018 |website=The Herald-Dispatch |language=en}}</ref> As a junior, he led the team in receiving and scored 12 total touchdowns (receiving, rushing and return combined), averaging over 110 yards all purpose yards per game for the No. 1 ranked team in the state. He finished his senior season with 206 carries for 2,379 yards and 32 touchdowns; he also caught 20 passes for 253 yards and four touchdowns and returned three interceptions for scores.<ref>{{Cite web |date=February 4, 2018 |title=10 things to know about Ryan Switzer |url=https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2018/02/04/5-things-know-cowboys-draft-pick-ryan-switzer-like-channing-tatum-gets-zone |access-date=June 4, 2018 |website=SportsDay |language=en}}</ref>
Switzer attended [[George Washington High School (Charleston, West Virginia)|George Washington High School]] in [[Charleston, West Virginia]], where he played on his [[high school football]] team, the Patriots.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Taylor |first=Derek |date=December 24, 2011 |title=GW's Ryan Switzer receives recognition |url=http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/high_school_sports/gw-s-ryan-switzer-receives-recognition/article_724e72a7-e192-5930-ab5b-4af1d765aea2.html |access-date=June 4, 2018 |website=The Herald-Dispatch |language=en |archive-date=March 28, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220328182913/https://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/high_school_sports/gw-s-ryan-switzer-receives-recognition/article_724e72a7-e192-5930-ab5b-4af1d765aea2.html |url-status=live }}</ref> As a junior, he led the team in receiving and scored 12 total [[touchdowns]] (receiving, rushing and return combined), averaging over 110 yards all purpose yards per game for the No. 1 ranked team in the state. He finished his senior season with 206 [[football carry|carries]] for 2,379 yards and 32 touchdowns; he also caught 20 passes for 253 yards and four touchdowns and returned three interceptions for scores.<ref>{{Cite web |date=February 4, 2018 |title=10 things to know about Ryan Switzer |url=https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2018/02/04/5-things-know-cowboys-draft-pick-ryan-switzer-like-channing-tatum-gets-zone |access-date=June 4, 2018 |website=SportsDay |language=en |archive-date=November 5, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181105121756/https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2018/02/04/5-things-know-cowboys-draft-pick-ryan-switzer-like-channing-tatum-gets-zone |url-status=live }}</ref>


In addition to football, Switzer participated in [[high school basketball|basketball]], helping lead George Washington to the 2011 AAA state basketball title as their starting [[point guard]].
In addition to football, Switzer participated in [[high school basketball|basketball]], helping lead George Washington to the 2011 AAA state basketball title as their starting [[point guard]].


Also a standout [[track and field]] athlete, Switzer finished 7th in the 2010 AAA state track meet in the [[100-meter dash]] with a time of 11.45 seconds<ref>{{Cite web |title=2010 West Virginia WVSSAC Outdoor State Championships - info/results - 05/21/10 |url=https://www.runnerspace.com/eprofile.php?event_id=430 |access-date=November 25, 2022 |website=www.runnerspace.com}}</ref> and 6th in the [[long jump]] at {{convert|20|ft|6|in|m}} and was the lead man on the 4×100 and 4×200 teams that won state championships. He was timed at 4.33 in the [[40-yard dash]], completed the [[60-yard shuttle]] in 7.3 seconds and had a [[vertical leap]] of 34 inches.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ryan Switzer's Football Recruiting Profile |url=https://www.ncsasports.org/football-recruiting/west-virginia/charleston/george-washington-high-school12/ryan-switzer |access-date=November 25, 2022 |website=www.ncsasports.org |language=en}}</ref> He committed to the University of North Carolina to play college football, and was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pianovich |first=Stephen |date=March 29, 2012 |title=Ryan Switzer Commits To North Carolina |url=http://www.collegian.psu.edu/archives/article_7eb39ed3-7554-5194-8038-d63110c535e0.html |access-date=June 4, 2018 |website=The Daily Collegian |language=en}}</ref>
Also a standout [[track and field]] athlete, Switzer finished 7th in the 2010 AAA state track meet in the [[100-meter dash]] with a time of 10.87 seconds<ref>{{Cite web |title=2010 West Virginia WVSSAC Outdoor State Championships - info/results - 05/21/10 |url=https://www.runnerspace.com/eprofile.php?event_id=430 |access-date=November 25, 2022 |website=www.runnerspace.com |archive-date=November 25, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221125225355/https://www.runnerspace.com/eprofile.php?event_id=430 |url-status=live }}</ref> and 6th in the [[long jump]] at {{convert|21|ft|6|in|m}} and was the lead man on the 4×100 and 4×200 teams that won state championships. He was timed at 4.33 in the [[40-yard dash]], completed the [[60-yard shuttle]] in 7.3 seconds and had a [[vertical leap]] of 34 inches.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ryan Switzer's Football Recruiting Profile |url=https://www.ncsasports.org/football-recruiting/west-virginia/charleston/george-washington-high-school12/ryan-switzer |access-date=November 25, 2022 |website=www.ncsasports.org |language=en |archive-date=November 25, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221125225347/https://www.ncsasports.org/football-recruiting/west-virginia/charleston/george-washington-high-school12/ryan-switzer |url-status=live }}</ref> He committed to the University of North Carolina to play [[college football]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pianovich |first=Stephen |date=March 29, 2012 |title=Ryan Switzer Commits To North Carolina |url=http://www.collegian.psu.edu/archives/article_7eb39ed3-7554-5194-8038-d63110c535e0.html |access-date=June 4, 2018 |website=The Daily Collegian |language=en}}</ref>


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==College career==
==College career==
[[File:Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl player portraits 121230-M-CT639-124.jpg|175px|thumb|left|Switzer in 2012]]
[[File:Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl player portraits 121230-M-CT639-124.jpg|175px|thumb|left|Switzer in 2012]]
As a freshman at UNC (University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill) in 2013, Switzer led all [[National Collegiate Athletic Association|NCAA]] major college players with an average of 20.9 yards per punt return. He accounted for five punt return touchdowns during the season and also had 32 receptions for 341 receiving yards and three receiving touchdowns.<ref name="NPR">{{Cite web |year=2015 |title=Football Bowl Subdivision Records |url=http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/stats/football_records/2015/fbs.pdf |publisher=NCAA |pages=72–74}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Ryan Switzer 2013 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/ryan-switzer-1/gamelog/2013/ |access-date=June 4, 2018 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> On November 2, against [[2013 NC State Wolfpack football team|NC State]], he threw a 59-yard passing touchdown to [[Quinshad Davis]] in the 27–19 victory.<ref>{{Cite web |title=North Carolina at North Carolina State Box Score, November 2, 2013 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2013-11-02-north-carolina-state.html |access-date=June 4, 2018 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> As a sophomore in 2014, he caught 61 passes for 757 yards and four touchdowns.<ref name="SR">{{Cite web |title=Ryan Switzer College Stats |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/ryan-switzer-1.html |access-date=November 25, 2022 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |publisher=Sports Reference LLC |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Ryan Switzer 2014 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/ryan-switzer-1/gamelog/2014/ |access-date=June 4, 2018 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> On September 20, against East Carolina, he threw a 35-yard touchdown pass to T. J. Thorpe in the 70–41 loss.<ref>{{Cite web |title=North Carolina at East Carolina Box Score, September 20, 2014 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2014-09-20-east-carolina.html |access-date=June 4, 2018 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>
As a freshman at UNC (University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill) in 2013, Switzer led all [[National Collegiate Athletic Association|NCAA]] major college players with an average of 20.9 yards per [[punt return]]. He accounted for five punt return touchdowns during the season and also had 32 [[football catch|receptions]] for 341 receiving yards and three receiving touchdowns.<ref name="NPR">{{Cite web |year=2015 |title=Football Bowl Subdivision Records |url=http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/stats/football_records/2015/fbs.pdf |publisher=NCAA |pages=72–74 |access-date=November 10, 2015 |archive-date=August 2, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190802032517/http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/stats/football_records/2015/fbs.pdf |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Ryan Switzer 2013 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/ryan-switzer-1/gamelog/2013/ |access-date=June 4, 2018 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en |archive-date=August 10, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180810072719/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/ryan-switzer-1/gamelog/2013/ |url-status=live }}</ref> On November 2, against [[2013 NC State Wolfpack football team|NC State]], he threw a 59-yard passing touchdown to [[Quinshad Davis]] in the 27–19 victory.<ref>{{Cite web |title=North Carolina at North Carolina State Box Score, November 2, 2013 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2013-11-02-north-carolina-state.html |access-date=June 4, 2018 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en |archive-date=August 10, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180810105102/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2013-11-02-north-carolina-state.html |url-status=live }}</ref> As a sophomore in 2014, he caught 61 passes for 757 yards and four touchdowns.<ref name="SR">{{Cite web |title=Ryan Switzer College Stats |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/ryan-switzer-1.html |access-date=November 25, 2022 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |publisher=Sports Reference LLC |language=en |archive-date=December 19, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221219102653/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/ryan-switzer-1.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Ryan Switzer 2014 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/ryan-switzer-1/gamelog/2014/ |access-date=June 4, 2018 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en |archive-date=August 10, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180810072716/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/ryan-switzer-1/gamelog/2014/ |url-status=live }}</ref> On September 20, against East Carolina, he threw a 35-yard touchdown pass to T. J. Thorpe in the 70–41 loss.<ref>{{Cite web |title=North Carolina at East Carolina Box Score, September 20, 2014 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2014-09-20-east-carolina.html |access-date=June 4, 2018 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en |archive-date=August 10, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180810105140/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2014-09-20-east-carolina.html |url-status=live }}</ref>


As a junior in 2015, Switzer recorded a team-high 55 receptions for 697 yards and six touchdowns and also returned two punts for scores.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ryan Switzer 2015 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/ryan-switzer-1/gamelog/2015/ |access-date=June 4, 2018 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=2015 North Carolina Tar Heels Stats |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/north-carolina/2015.html |access-date=June 4, 2018 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> In October 2015, a controversial decision by the ACC negated a 70-yard punt return by Switzer, ruling that he had given an "invalid signal" before the return.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Carter |first=Andrew |date=October 19, 2015 |title=ACC stands by controversial call that negated Ryan Switzer punt return |url=http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/article40311963.html |access-date=November 25, 2022 |website=The Charlotte Observer}}</ref>
As a junior in 2015, Switzer recorded a team-high 55 receptions for 697 yards and six touchdowns and also returned two [[gridiron punt|punts]] for scores.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ryan Switzer 2015 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/ryan-switzer-1/gamelog/2015/ |access-date=June 4, 2018 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en |archive-date=November 12, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181112181504/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/ryan-switzer-1/gamelog/2015/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=2015 North Carolina Tar Heels Stats |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/north-carolina/2015.html |access-date=June 4, 2018 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en |archive-date=March 10, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180310220615/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/north-carolina/2015.html |url-status=live }}</ref> In October 2015, a controversial decision by the [[Atlantic Coast Conference]] negated a 70-yard punt return by Switzer, ruling that he had given an "invalid signal" before the return.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Carter |first=Andrew |date=October 19, 2015 |title=ACC stands by controversial call that negated Ryan Switzer punt return |url=http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/article40311963.html |access-date=November 25, 2022 |website=The Charlotte Observer |archive-date=November 18, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151118184326/http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/article40311963.html |url-status=live }}</ref>


In his senior season, Switzer set a school single-season record with 96 receptions for 1,112 yards and scored six touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ryan Switzer 2016 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/ryan-switzer-1/gamelog/2016 |access-date=June 4, 2018 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> He left North Carolina as the career record holder in both receptions and receiving yards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=North Carolina Tar Heels Receiving |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/north-carolina/receiving.html |access-date=June 4, 2018 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>
In his senior season, Switzer set a school single-season record with 96 receptions for 1,112 yards and scored six touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ryan Switzer 2016 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/ryan-switzer-1/gamelog/2016 |access-date=June 4, 2018 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en |archive-date=January 2, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190102094939/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/ryan-switzer-1/gamelog/2016 |url-status=live }}</ref> He left North Carolina as the career record holder in both receptions and receiving yards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=North Carolina Tar Heels Receiving |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/north-carolina/receiving.html |access-date=June 4, 2018 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en |archive-date=March 14, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180314141810/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/north-carolina/receiving.html |url-status=live }}</ref>


===Collegiate statistics===
===Statistics===
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| note = All values from 2017 NFL Combine.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ryan Switzer Draft Profile |url=http://www.nfl.com/draft/2017/profiles/ryan-switzer?id=2557960 |website=[[NFL.com]]}}</ref>
| note = All values from 2017 [[NFL Combine]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ryan Switzer Draft Profile |url=http://www.nfl.com/draft/2017/profiles/ryan-switzer?id=2557960 |website=[[NFL.com]] |access-date=April 28, 2017 |archive-date=May 5, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170505235318/http://www.nfl.com/draft/2017/profiles/ryan-switzer?id=2557960 |url-status=live }}</ref>
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===Dallas Cowboys===
===Dallas Cowboys===
Switzer was selected by the [[Dallas Cowboys]] in the fourth round (133rd overall) in the [[2017 NFL Draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sessler |first=Marc |date=April 29, 2017 |title=Cowboys add slot receiver Ryan Switzer |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000804708/article/cowboys-add-slot-receiver-ryan-switzer |access-date=November 25, 2022 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> He was the fourth of five North Carolina Tar Heels to be selected that year.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2017 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2017/draft.htm |access-date=June 4, 2018 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> A hamstring injury forced him to miss multiple [[Training camp (National Football League)|training camp]] practices and the first two preseason games.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davison |first=Drew |date=July 27, 2018 |title=Cowboys WR Ryan Switzer isn't too concerned about hamstring injury |url=http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/article164104162.html |access-date=June 4, 2018 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=August 28, 2017 |title=Cowboys' Ryan Switzer: In line to play Thursday |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/cowboys-ryan-switzer-in-line-to-play-thursday/ |access-date=June 4, 2018 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}}</ref>
Switzer was selected by the [[Dallas Cowboys]] in the fourth round (133rd overall) in the [[2017 NFL draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sessler |first=Marc |date=April 29, 2017 |title=Cowboys add slot receiver Ryan Switzer |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/cowboys-add-slot-receiver-ryan-switzer-0ap3000000804708 |access-date=November 25, 2022 |website=NFL.com |archive-date=April 19, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200419004839/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000804708/article/cowboys-add-slot-receiver-ryan-switzer |url-status=live }}</ref> He was the fourth of five North Carolina Tar Heels to be selected that year.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2017 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2017/draft.htm |access-date=June 4, 2018 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en |archive-date=October 3, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181003194309/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2017/draft.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> A hamstring injury forced him to miss multiple [[Training camp (National Football League)|training camp]] practices and the first two preseason games.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davison |first=Drew |date=July 27, 2018 |title=Cowboys WR Ryan Switzer isn't too concerned about hamstring injury |url=http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/article164104162.html |access-date=June 4, 2018 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en |archive-date=January 2, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190102193345/https://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/article164104162.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=August 28, 2017 |title=Cowboys' Ryan Switzer: In line to play Thursday |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/cowboys-ryan-switzer-in-line-to-play-thursday/ |access-date=June 4, 2018 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en |archive-date=January 2, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190102094918/https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/cowboys-ryan-switzer-in-line-to-play-thursday/ |url-status=live }}</ref>


On September 10, 2017, Switzer made his NFL debut in the season opener against the [[2017 New York Giants season|New York Giants]]. In the game, his role was being the kickoff and punt returner. He fielded two kick returns for 42 net yards and one punt return for no yards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=New York Giants at Dallas Cowboys - September 10th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201709100dal.htm |access-date=October 6, 2017 |website=[[Pro-Football-Reference.com]]}}</ref> On September 25, against the [[2017 Arizona Cardinals season|Arizona Cardinals]], he recorded a three-yard rush on the first carry of his career.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dallas Cowboys at Arizona Cardinals - September 25th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201709250crd.htm |access-date=November 5, 2017 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>
On September 10, 2017, Switzer made his NFL debut in the season opener against the [[New York Giants]]. In the game, his role was being the kickoff and punt returner. He fielded two kick returns for 42 net yards and one punt return for no yards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=New York Giants at Dallas Cowboys - September 10th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201709100dal.htm |access-date=October 6, 2017 |website=[[Pro-Football-Reference.com]] |archive-date=September 14, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170914220331/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201709100dal.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> On September 25, against the [[Arizona Cardinals]], he recorded a three-yard rush on the first carry of his career.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dallas Cowboys at Arizona Cardinals - September 25th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201709250crd.htm |access-date=November 5, 2017 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en |archive-date=October 13, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171013075534/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201709250crd.htm |url-status=live }}</ref>


On October 1, against the [[2017 Los Angeles Rams season|Los Angeles Rams]], he fumbled a punt that the Rams recovered at the Cowboys' 18 yard line and led to a touchdown score five plays later, contributing to a 30-35 loss.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Los Angeles Rams at Dallas Cowboys - October 1st, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201710010dal.htm |access-date=June 4, 2018 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> On November 30, 2017, Switzer had an 83-yard punt return against the [[2017 Washington Redskins season|Washington Redskins]] to score his first career touchdown, and the first Cowboys' punt return touchdown in four years.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Washington Redskins at Dallas Cowboys - November 30th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201711300dal.htm |access-date=June 4, 2018 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> Outside of the season finale against the [[2017 Philadelphia Eagles season|Philadelphia Eagles]], he was not given much of a chance at [[wide receiver]], finishing with 4 receptions for 32 yards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dallas Cowboys at Philadelphia Eagles - December 31st, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201712310phi.htm |access-date=June 4, 2018 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Ryan Switzer 2017 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SwitRy00/gamelog/2017/ |access-date=June 4, 2018 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>
On October 1, against the [[Los Angeles Rams]], he fumbled a punt that the Rams recovered at the Cowboys' 18-yard line and led to a touchdown score five plays later, contributing to a 30–35 loss.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Los Angeles Rams at Dallas Cowboys - October 1st, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201710010dal.htm |access-date=June 4, 2018 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en |archive-date=January 17, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180117131141/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201710010dal.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> On November 30, 2017, Switzer had an 83-yard punt return against the [[Washington Redskins]] to score his first career touchdown, and the first Cowboys' punt return touchdown in four years.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Washington Redskins at Dallas Cowboys - November 30th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201711300dal.htm |access-date=June 4, 2018 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en |archive-date=December 29, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171229112403/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201711300dal.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> Outside of the season finale against the [[Philadelphia Eagles]], he was not given much of a chance at [[wide receiver]], finishing with 4 receptions for 32 yards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dallas Cowboys at Philadelphia Eagles - December 31st, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201712310phi.htm |access-date=June 4, 2018 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en |archive-date=January 17, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180117071808/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201712310phi.htm |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Ryan Switzer 2017 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SwitRy00/gamelog/2017/ |access-date=June 4, 2018 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en |archive-date=September 26, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180926051910/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SwitRy00/gamelog/2017/ |url-status=live }}</ref>


He led the team in both punt and kickoff returns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2017 Dallas Cowboys Statistics & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/dal/2017.htm |access-date=June 4, 2018 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> He averaged 8.8 yards per punt return and was ninth-best in the NFL among 20 returners with at least 25 attempts. He averaged 25 yards per kickoff attempt and was third-best in the league among the 10 kick returners with at least 24 attempts.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2017 NFL Kick & Punt Returns |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2017/returns.htm |access-date=June 4, 2018 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>
He led the team in both punt and kickoff returns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2017 Dallas Cowboys Statistics & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/dal/2017.htm |access-date=June 4, 2018 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en |archive-date=June 5, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180605044801/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/dal/2017.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> He averaged 8.8 yards per punt return and was ninth-best in the NFL among 20 returners with at least 25 attempts. He averaged 25 yards per kickoff attempt and was third-best in the league among the 10 kick returners with at least 24 attempts.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2017 NFL Kick & Punt Returns |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2017/returns.htm |access-date=June 4, 2018 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en |archive-date=June 5, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180605145225/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2017/returns.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> He was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2017 NFL All-Rookie Team |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/nfl-all-rookie-2017.htm |access-date=2024-07-29|website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>


===Oakland Raiders===
===Oakland Raiders===
On April 28, 2018, after the Cowboys acquired [[Tavon Austin]] and drafted two [[wide receiver]]s, Switzer was traded to the [[Oakland Raiders]] in exchange for [[defensive tackle]] [[Jihad Ward]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Teope |first=Herbie |date=April 28, 2018 |title=Cowboys trade Ryan Switzer to Raiders for Jihad Ward |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000930144/article/cowboys-trade-ryan-switzer-to-raiders-for-jihad-ward |access-date=November 25, 2022 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> He was acquired to be the [[Oakland Raiders]]' return specialist, reuniting with [[Rich Bisaccia]] who was his [[special teams]] coach with the Cowboys.<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 28, 2018 |title=Cowboys Trade Receiver and Kick Returner Ryan Switzer |url=https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/sports/Cowboys-Trade-Receiver-and-Kick-Returner-Ryan-Switzer-481159571.html |access-date=June 4, 2018 |website=NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth |language=en}}</ref>
On April 28, 2018, after the Cowboys acquired [[Tavon Austin]] and drafted two [[wide receiver]]s, Switzer was traded to the [[Oakland Raiders]] in exchange for [[defensive tackle]] [[Jihad Ward]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Teope |first=Herbie |date=April 28, 2018 |title=Cowboys trade Ryan Switzer to Raiders for Jihad Ward |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/cowboys-trade-ryan-switzer-to-raiders-for-jihad-ward-0ap3000000930144 |access-date=November 25, 2022 |website=NFL.com |archive-date=January 25, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200125054802/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000930144/article/cowboys-trade-ryan-switzer-to-raiders-for-jihad-ward |url-status=live }}</ref> He was acquired to be the [[Oakland Raiders]]' return specialist, reuniting with [[Rich Bisaccia]] who was his [[special teams]] coach with the Cowboys.<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 28, 2018 |title=Cowboys Trade Receiver and Kick Returner Ryan Switzer |url=https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/sports/Cowboys-Trade-Receiver-and-Kick-Returner-Ryan-Switzer-481159571.html |access-date=June 4, 2018 |website=NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth |language=en |archive-date=August 11, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180811195634/https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/sports/Cowboys-Trade-Receiver-and-Kick-Returner-Ryan-Switzer-481159571.html |url-status=live }}</ref>


===Pittsburgh Steelers===
===Pittsburgh Steelers===
On August 27, 2018, Switzer was traded to the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] along with a 2019 sixth-round draft pick (#175-[[Sutton Smith]]), in exchange for a 2019 fifth-round draft choice (#158-[[Mike Jackson Sr.|Michael Jackson]]).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Shook |first=Nick |date=August 27, 2018 |title=Oakland Raiders trading Ryan Switzer to Steelers |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000951794/article/oakland-raiders-trading-ryan-switzer-to-steelers |access-date=November 25, 2022 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> During the Steelers' Week 3 win over the [[2018 Tampa Bay Buccaneers|Tampa Bay Buccaneers]], Switzer recorded his first receiving touchdown as a Steeler on a one-yard reception from [[Ben Roethlisberger]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pittsburgh Steelers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers - September 24th, 2018 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201809240tam.htm |access-date=March 16, 2019 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> On November 25, 2018, against the [[2018 Denver Broncos|Denver Broncos]], Switzer had six receptions for a season-high 67 yards during the loss.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pittsburgh Steelers at Denver Broncos - November 25th, 2018 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201811250den.htm |access-date=March 16, 2019 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> He finished the season with 36 receptions for 253 yards, one receiving touchdown, 30 punt returns for 252 yards and 30 kickoff returns for 607 yards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ryan Switzer 2018 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SwitRy00/gamelog/2018/ |access-date=March 16, 2019 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>
On August 27, 2018, Switzer was traded to the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] along with a 2019 sixth-round draft pick (#175-[[Sutton Smith]]), in exchange for a 2019 fifth-round draft choice (#158-[[Mike Jackson Sr.|Michael Jackson]]).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Shook |first=Nick |date=August 27, 2018 |title=Oakland Raiders trading Ryan Switzer to Steelers |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/oakland-raiders-trading-ryan-switzer-to-steelers-0ap3000000951794 |access-date=November 25, 2022 |website=NFL.com |archive-date=March 14, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200314161259/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000951794/article/oakland-raiders-trading-ryan-switzer-to-steelers |url-status=live }}</ref> During the Steelers' Week 3 win over the [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]], Switzer recorded his first receiving touchdown as a Steeler on a one-yard reception from [[Ben Roethlisberger]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pittsburgh Steelers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers - September 24th, 2018 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201809240tam.htm |access-date=March 16, 2019 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en |archive-date=April 14, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190414180522/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201809240tam.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> On November 25, 2018, against the [[Denver Broncos]], Switzer had six receptions for a season-high 67 yards during the loss.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pittsburgh Steelers at Denver Broncos - November 25th, 2018 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201811250den.htm |access-date=March 16, 2019 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en |archive-date=March 31, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190331110521/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201811250den.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> He finished the season with 36 receptions for 253 yards, one receiving touchdown, 30 punt returns for 252 yards and 30 kickoff returns for 607 yards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ryan Switzer 2018 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SwitRy00/gamelog/2018/ |access-date=March 16, 2019 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>


On November 14, 2019, Switzer was placed on injured reserve with a back injury.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Varley |first=Teresa |date=November 14, 2019 |title=Nix, Switzer placed on IR |url=https://www.steelers.com/news/nix-switzer-placed-on-ir |access-date=November 25, 2022 |website=Steelers.com}}</ref> On December 26, he was designated for return from injured reserve, and began practicing with the team again, but was not activated as the Steelers failed to make the playoffs.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Varley |first=Teresa |date=December 26, 2019 |title=Nix and Switzer designated for return |url=https://www.steelers.com/news/nix-and-switzer-designated-for-return |access-date=December 27, 2019 |website=Steelers.com}}</ref> He appeared in 9 games and played only 81 offensive snaps. He registered 8 receptions for 27 yards, 8 punt returns for 29 yards and 9 kickoff returns for 166 yards.
On November 14, 2019, Switzer was placed on [[injured reserve]] with a back injury.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Varley |first=Teresa |date=November 14, 2019 |title=Nix, Switzer placed on IR |url=https://www.steelers.com/news/nix-switzer-placed-on-ir |access-date=November 25, 2022 |website=Steelers.com |archive-date=December 9, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221209054201/https://www.steelers.com/news/nix-switzer-placed-on-ir |url-status=live }}</ref> On December 26, he was designated for return from injured reserve, and began practicing with the team again, but was not activated as the Steelers failed to make the playoffs.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Varley |first=Teresa |date=December 26, 2019 |title=Nix and Switzer designated for return |url=https://www.steelers.com/news/nix-and-switzer-designated-for-return |access-date=December 27, 2019 |website=Steelers.com |archive-date=December 26, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191226210459/https://www.steelers.com/news/nix-and-switzer-designated-for-return |url-status=live }}</ref> He appeared in 9 games and played only 81 offensive snaps. He registered 8 receptions for 27 yards, 8 punt returns for 29 yards and 9 kickoff returns for 166 yards.


In 2020, he was passed on the depth chart by [[Ray-Ray McCloud]] during training camp, and was waived on September 5, 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Florio |first=Mike |date=September 5, 2020 |title=Steelers release Ryan Switzer in move to 53 |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/09/05/steelers-release-ryan-switzer/ |access-date=September 5, 2020 |website=ProFootballTalk}}</ref>
In 2020, he was passed on the depth chart by [[Ray-Ray McCloud]] during training camp, and was waived on September 5, 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Florio |first=Mike |date=September 5, 2020 |title=Steelers release Ryan Switzer in move to 53 |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/09/05/steelers-release-ryan-switzer/ |access-date=September 5, 2020 |website=ProFootballTalk |archive-date=September 19, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200919003934/https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/09/05/steelers-release-ryan-switzer/ |url-status=live }}</ref>


===Cleveland Browns===
===Cleveland Browns===
Switzer was signed to the [[Cleveland Browns]]' practice squad on October 1, 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 1, 2020 |title=Browns sign WR Ryan Switzer to practice squad |url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-sign-wr-ryan-switzer-to-practice-squad |access-date=November 25, 2022 |website=ClevelandBrowns.com}}</ref> He was placed on the practice squad/injured list on November 10, 2020,<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 10, 2020 |title=Ryan Switzer: Placed on practice IR |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/ryan-switzer-placed-on-practice-ir/ |access-date=December 16, 2020 |website=CBSSports.com}}</ref> and restored to the practice squad on December 8, 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 8, 2020 |title=Browns make roster moves |url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-make-roster-moves-x8132 |access-date=January 14, 2021 |website=ClevelandBrowns.com}}</ref> He was placed on the practice squad/[[COVID-19]] list by the team on December 24, 2020,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cabot |first=Mary Kay |date=December 24, 2020 |title=Browns LT Jedrick Wills Jr. placed on COVID-19 reserve as close contact unrelated to charity event; 'possibility' he'll face Jets |url=https://www.cleveland.com/browns/2020/12/browns-lt-jedrick-wills-jr-placed-on-the-covid-19-reserve-list-as-a-close-contact-on-track-to-face-the-jets.html |access-date=February 8, 2021 |website=Cleveland.com}}</ref> and restored to the practice squad on December 30.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 30, 2020 |title=S Ronnie Harrison Jr. activated as Browns make roster moves |url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/s-ronnie-harrison-jr-activated-as-browns-make-roster-moves |access-date=February 8, 2021 |website=ClevelandBrowns.com}}</ref>
Switzer was signed to the [[practice squad]] of the [[Cleveland Browns]] on October 1, 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 1, 2020 |title=Browns sign WR Ryan Switzer to practice squad |url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-sign-wr-ryan-switzer-to-practice-squad |access-date=November 25, 2022 |website=ClevelandBrowns.com |archive-date=March 24, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230324231117/https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-sign-wr-ryan-switzer-to-practice-squad |url-status=live }}</ref> He was placed on the practice squad/injured list on November 10, 2020,<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 10, 2020 |title=Ryan Switzer: Placed on practice IR |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/ryan-switzer-placed-on-practice-ir/ |access-date=December 16, 2020 |website=CBSSports.com |archive-date=August 4, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210804060546/https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/ryan-switzer-placed-on-practice-ir/ |url-status=live }}</ref> and restored to the practice squad on December 8, 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 8, 2020 |title=Browns make roster moves |url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-make-roster-moves-x8132 |access-date=January 14, 2021 |website=ClevelandBrowns.com |archive-date=January 25, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210125101156/https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-make-roster-moves-x8132 |url-status=live }}</ref> He was placed on the practice squad/[[COVID-19]] list by the team on December 24, 2020,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cabot |first=Mary Kay |date=December 24, 2020 |title=Browns LT Jedrick Wills Jr. placed on COVID-19 reserve as close contact unrelated to charity event; 'possibility' he'll face Jets |url=https://www.cleveland.com/browns/2020/12/browns-lt-jedrick-wills-jr-placed-on-the-covid-19-reserve-list-as-a-close-contact-on-track-to-face-the-jets.html |access-date=February 8, 2021 |website=Cleveland.com |archive-date=February 8, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210208192517/https://www.cleveland.com/browns/2020/12/browns-lt-jedrick-wills-jr-placed-on-the-covid-19-reserve-list-as-a-close-contact-on-track-to-face-the-jets.html |url-status=live }}</ref> and restored to the practice squad on December 30.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 30, 2020 |title=S Ronnie Harrison Jr. activated as Browns make roster moves |url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/s-ronnie-harrison-jr-activated-as-browns-make-roster-moves |access-date=February 8, 2021 |website=ClevelandBrowns.com |archive-date=January 26, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210126151147/https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/s-ronnie-harrison-jr-activated-as-browns-make-roster-moves |url-status=live }}</ref>


On January 23, 2021, Switzer signed a reserve/futures contract with the Browns.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 23, 2021 |title=Browns sign WR Ryan Switzer |url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-sign-wr-ryan-switzer |access-date=November 25, 2022 |website=ClevelandBrowns.com}}</ref> The Browns placed Switzer on injured reserve on August 16, 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 16, 2021 |title=Browns reduce roster to 85 |url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-reduce-roster-to-85 |access-date=November 25, 2022 |website=ClevelandBrowns.com}}</ref>
On January 23, 2021, Switzer signed a reserve/futures contract with the Browns.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 23, 2021 |title=Browns sign WR Ryan Switzer |url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-sign-wr-ryan-switzer |access-date=November 25, 2022 |website=ClevelandBrowns.com |archive-date=May 19, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220519023959/https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-sign-wr-ryan-switzer |url-status=live }}</ref> The Browns placed Switzer on injured reserve on August 16, 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 16, 2021 |title=Browns reduce roster to 85 |url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-reduce-roster-to-85 |access-date=November 25, 2022 |website=ClevelandBrowns.com |archive-date=May 29, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220529073337/https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-reduce-roster-to-85 |url-status=live }}</ref>


On July 18, 2022, Switzer announced his retirement from the NFL.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Trotter |first=Jake |date=July 18, 2022 |title=Former Cleveland Browns, Pittsburgh Steelers receiver Ryan Switzer announces retirement |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/34263169/former-cleveland-browns-pittsburgh-steelers-receiver-ryan-switzer-announces-retirement |access-date=November 25, 2022 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref>
On July 18, 2022, Switzer announced his retirement from the NFL.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Trotter |first=Jake |date=July 18, 2022 |title=Former Cleveland Browns, Pittsburgh Steelers receiver Ryan Switzer announces retirement |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/34263169/former-cleveland-browns-pittsburgh-steelers-receiver-ryan-switzer-announces-retirement |access-date=November 25, 2022 |website=ESPN.com |archive-date=November 25, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221125020929/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/34263169/former-cleveland-browns-pittsburgh-steelers-receiver-ryan-switzer-announces-retirement |url-status=live }}</ref>


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Ryan Switzer
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Switzer with the Oakland Raiders in 2018
Tulsa Golden Hurricane
Position:Wide receivers coach, recruiting coordinator
Personal information
Born: (1994-11-04) November 4, 1994 (age 29)
Charleston, West Virginia, U.S.
Height:5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight:183 lb (83 kg)
Career information
High school:George Washington (Charleston, West Virginia)
College:North Carolina (2013–2016)
NFL draft:2017 / round: 4 / pick: 133
Career history
As a player:
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
As a coach:
  • Tulsa (2023–present)
    Wide receivers coach/recruiting coordinator
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:50
Receiving yards:321
Return yards:1,910
Total touchdowns:2
Player stats at PFR

Ryan Switzer (born November 4, 1994) is an American football coach and former professional football player who was a wide receiver and punt returner in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the North Carolina Tar Heels, twice earning first-team All-American honors. Switzer was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the fourth round (133rd overall) of the 2017 NFL draft. He was also a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers, and Cleveland Browns.

Early life

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Switzer attended George Washington High School in Charleston, West Virginia, where he played on his high school football team, the Patriots.[1] As a junior, he led the team in receiving and scored 12 total touchdowns (receiving, rushing and return combined), averaging over 110 yards all purpose yards per game for the No. 1 ranked team in the state. He finished his senior season with 206 carries for 2,379 yards and 32 touchdowns; he also caught 20 passes for 253 yards and four touchdowns and returned three interceptions for scores.[2]

In addition to football, Switzer participated in basketball, helping lead George Washington to the 2011 AAA state basketball title as their starting point guard.

Also a standout track and field athlete, Switzer finished 7th in the 2010 AAA state track meet in the 100-meter dash with a time of 10.87 seconds[3] and 6th in the long jump at 21 feet 6 inches (6.55 m) and was the lead man on the 4×100 and 4×200 teams that won state championships. He was timed at 4.33 in the 40-yard dash, completed the 60-yard shuttle in 7.3 seconds and had a vertical leap of 34 inches.[4] He committed to the University of North Carolina to play college football.[5]

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight 40‡ Commit date
Ryan Switzer
WR 		Charleston, WV George Washington HS 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 168 lb (76 kg) 4.52 Mar 28, 2012 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: 80
Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: 47 (WR)   Rivals: 22 (WR)  ESPN: 59 (WR)
  • ‡ Refers to 40 yard dash
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height, weight and 40 time.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "North Carolina Commit List for 2013". Rivals.com. Retrieved February 11, 2013.
  • "Scout.com Football Recruiting: North Carolina". Scout.com. Retrieved February 11, 2013.
  • "RecruitTracker 2013: North Carolina". ESPN.com. Retrieved February 11, 2013.
  • "Scout.com Team Recruiting Rankings". Scout.com. Retrieved February 11, 2013.
  • "2013 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved February 11, 2013.

College career

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Switzer in 2012

As a freshman at UNC (University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill) in 2013, Switzer led all NCAA major college players with an average of 20.9 yards per punt return. He accounted for five punt return touchdowns during the season and also had 32 receptions for 341 receiving yards and three receiving touchdowns.[6][7] On November 2, against NC State, he threw a 59-yard passing touchdown to Quinshad Davis in the 27–19 victory.[8] As a sophomore in 2014, he caught 61 passes for 757 yards and four touchdowns.[9][10] On September 20, against East Carolina, he threw a 35-yard touchdown pass to T. J. Thorpe in the 70–41 loss.[11]

As a junior in 2015, Switzer recorded a team-high 55 receptions for 697 yards and six touchdowns and also returned two punts for scores.[12][13] In October 2015, a controversial decision by the Atlantic Coast Conference negated a 70-yard punt return by Switzer, ruling that he had given an "invalid signal" before the return.[14]

In his senior season, Switzer set a school single-season record with 96 receptions for 1,112 yards and scored six touchdowns.[15] He left North Carolina as the career record holder in both receptions and receiving yards.[16]

Statistics

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Receiving and rushing statistics
Year School Class G Rec Yds Avg TD Rush Yds Avg TD
2013 North Carolina FR 13 32 341 10.7 3 10 29 2.9 0
2014 North Carolina SO 13 61 757 12.4 4 8 29 3.6 0
2015 North Carolina JR 14 54 693 12.8 6 4 10 2.5 0
2016 North Carolina SR 13 96 1,112 11.6 6 3 14 4.7 0
Career 243 2,903 11.9 19 25 82 3.3 0
Return statistics
Year School Class G PR Yds Avg TD KR Yds Avg TD
2013 North Carolina FR 13 24 502 20.9 5 0 0 0
2014 North Carolina SO 13 37 172 4.6 0 1 17 17.0 0
2015 North Carolina JR 14 22 302 13.7 2 1 8 8.0 0
2016 North Carolina SR 13 16 106 6.6 0 0 0 0
Career 99 1,082 10.9 7 2 25 12.5 0

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
5 ft 8+1⁄2 in
(1.74 m) 		181 lb
(82 kg) 		28 in
(0.71 m) 		9+1⁄4 in
(0.23 m)		 4.51 s 1.56 s 2.63 s 4.00 s 6.77 s 34 in
(0.86 m)		 9 ft 10 in
(3.00 m)		 11 reps
All values from 2017 NFL Combine.[17]

Dallas Cowboys

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Switzer was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the fourth round (133rd overall) in the 2017 NFL draft.[18] He was the fourth of five North Carolina Tar Heels to be selected that year.[19] A hamstring injury forced him to miss multiple training camp practices and the first two preseason games.[20][21]

On September 10, 2017, Switzer made his NFL debut in the season opener against the New York Giants. In the game, his role was being the kickoff and punt returner. He fielded two kick returns for 42 net yards and one punt return for no yards.[22] On September 25, against the Arizona Cardinals, he recorded a three-yard rush on the first carry of his career.[23]

On October 1, against the Los Angeles Rams, he fumbled a punt that the Rams recovered at the Cowboys' 18-yard line and led to a touchdown score five plays later, contributing to a 30–35 loss.[24] On November 30, 2017, Switzer had an 83-yard punt return against the Washington Redskins to score his first career touchdown, and the first Cowboys' punt return touchdown in four years.[25] Outside of the season finale against the Philadelphia Eagles, he was not given much of a chance at wide receiver, finishing with 4 receptions for 32 yards.[26][27]

He led the team in both punt and kickoff returns.[28] He averaged 8.8 yards per punt return and was ninth-best in the NFL among 20 returners with at least 25 attempts. He averaged 25 yards per kickoff attempt and was third-best in the league among the 10 kick returners with at least 24 attempts.[29] He was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team.[30]

Oakland Raiders

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On April 28, 2018, after the Cowboys acquired Tavon Austin and drafted two wide receivers, Switzer was traded to the Oakland Raiders in exchange for defensive tackle Jihad Ward.[31] He was acquired to be the Oakland Raiders' return specialist, reuniting with Rich Bisaccia who was his special teams coach with the Cowboys.[32]

Pittsburgh Steelers

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On August 27, 2018, Switzer was traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers along with a 2019 sixth-round draft pick (#175-Sutton Smith), in exchange for a 2019 fifth-round draft choice (#158-Michael Jackson).[33] During the Steelers' Week 3 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Switzer recorded his first receiving touchdown as a Steeler on a one-yard reception from Ben Roethlisberger.[34] On November 25, 2018, against the Denver Broncos, Switzer had six receptions for a season-high 67 yards during the loss.[35] He finished the season with 36 receptions for 253 yards, one receiving touchdown, 30 punt returns for 252 yards and 30 kickoff returns for 607 yards.[36]

On November 14, 2019, Switzer was placed on injured reserve with a back injury.[37] On December 26, he was designated for return from injured reserve, and began practicing with the team again, but was not activated as the Steelers failed to make the playoffs.[38] He appeared in 9 games and played only 81 offensive snaps. He registered 8 receptions for 27 yards, 8 punt returns for 29 yards and 9 kickoff returns for 166 yards.

In 2020, he was passed on the depth chart by Ray-Ray McCloud during training camp, and was waived on September 5, 2020.[39]

Cleveland Browns

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Switzer was signed to the practice squad of the Cleveland Browns on October 1, 2020.[40] He was placed on the practice squad/injured list on November 10, 2020,[41] and restored to the practice squad on December 8, 2020.[42] He was placed on the practice squad/COVID-19 list by the team on December 24, 2020,[43] and restored to the practice squad on December 30.[44]

On January 23, 2021, Switzer signed a reserve/futures contract with the Browns.[45] The Browns placed Switzer on injured reserve on August 16, 2021.[46]

On July 18, 2022, Switzer announced his retirement from the NFL.[47]

See also

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References

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