“He’s a little man with a big heart.”
The phrase above has been used as a label for almost every undervalued, under-appreciated athlete under the sun. However, it does carry some degree of relevance when we consider the case of one receiver who has exceeded his expectations.
Tar Heels senior wideout Ryan Switzer stands 5’10” tall, but the legacy the Charleston (WVa.) native will leave from his four years at North Carolina will be even bigger than he could possibly imagine.
UNC rejuvenated the role of the “little man” wide receiver in college football over the past four years after reeling in Switzer into the Heels’ 2013 recruiting class.