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UNC in the NFL: Ryan Switzer named to All-Rookie Team

Former University of North Carolina stand out Ryan Switzer is making a name for himself in the NFL.

The kick/punt returner and wide receiver was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2017 NFL Draft and put together a solid rookie season.

His efforts earned him his first-ever NFL accolades as well.

On Tuesday, Switzer was named to the Pro Football Writers of America’s All-Rookie team for the 2017 season.

Switzer was named to the team as a kick returner with Detroit’s Jamal Agnew being listed as the punt returner.

In his rookie season, Switzer led all rookies with 600 kickoff return yards beating out Chicago’s Tarik Cohen who finished with 583.