TULSA, Okla. (WKBN) – Former Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Ryan Switzer was named the interim head coach at Tulsa.
He replaces Kevin Wilson who was fired after posting a record of 7-16 over the last two seasons.
Switzer originally joined the Golden Hurricane program in 2023 as assistant coach/wide receivers coach.
He retired from the NFL as a player in 2022. He spent the final two seasons of his playing career with the Browns organization.
Prior to his stint in Cleveland, Switzer spent two seasons in Pittsburgh.
After being acquired from Dallas in a trade, Switzer appeared in 25 games with the Steelers as a wide receiver and kickoff and punt returner. In two seasons with the Steelers, he caught 44 passes for 280 yards and a touchdown.
He finished his career with 50 receptions for 321 yards and one touchdown.
Switzer was selected by Dallas in the fourth round of the 2017 NFL Draft out of North Carolina.
