NFL Yards per Punt Return Career Playoffs Leaders (since 1941)
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Leaders
| Rank | Player | Years | Tm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DeSean Jackson | 15.8 | 2008-2022 | 3TM |
| 2 | Robert Brooks | 15.3 | 1992-2000 | gnb |
| 3 | Anthony Carter | 15.2 | 1985-1995 | 2TM |
| 4 | Jermaine Lewis | 14.0 | 1996-2004 | rav |
| 5 | Az-Zahir Hakim | 13.5 | 1998-2006 | ram |
| 6 | Micah Hyde | 13.3 | 2013-2023 | 2TM |
| 7 | Reggie Bush | 13.1 | 2006-2016 | 2TM |
| 8 | Bob Hayes+ | 12.6 | 1965-1975 | dal |
| 9 | Mike Fuller | 12.4 | 1975-1982 | 2TM |
| 10 | Neal Colzie | 12.3 | 1975-1983 | 3TM |
| 11 | Tim Dwight | 11.9 | 1998-2007 | 3TM |
| 12 | Julian Edelman | 11.4 | 2009-2020 | nwe |
| 13 | Terrence Wilkins | 11.1 | 1999-2006 | clt |
| Antwaan Randle El | 11.1 | 2002-2010 | 2TM | |
| 15 | Butch Johnson | 10.9 | 1976-1985 | dal |
| Mike Nelms | 10.9 | 1980-1984 | was | |
| Ted Ginn Jr. | 10.9 | 2007-2020 | 5TM | |
| 18 | Deion Sanders+ | 10.7 | 1989-2005 | 3TM |
| 19 | John Taylor | 10.5 | 1987-1995 | sfo |
| Trent Taylor | 10.5 | 2017-2024 | cin | |
| 21 | Gerald McNeil | 10.0 | 1986-1990 | 2TM |
| John Sciarra | 10.0 | 1978-1983 | phi | |
| Brian Mitchell | 10.0 | 1990-2003 | 2TM | |
| 24 | Troy Brown | 9.5 | 1993-2007 | nwe |
| Darrien Gordon | 9.5 | 1993-2002 | 3TM | |
| Glen Edwards | 9.5 | 1971-1981 | 2TM | |
| 27 | James Jones | 9.2 | 1980-1985 | dal |
| Dana McLemore | 9.2 | 1982-1987 | sfo | |
| Dave Meggett | 9.2 | 1989-1998 | 3TM | |
| 30 | Eddie Brown | 8.9 | 1974-1979 | 2TM |
| 31 | Vance Johnson | 8.8 | 1985-1995 | den |
| Cullen Bryant | 8.8 | 1973-1987 | 2TM | |
| 33 | Cliff Lewis | 8.6 | 1946-1951 | cle |
| 34 | Henry Ellard | 8.5 | 1983-1998 | ram |
| 35 | Kurt Sohn | 8.3 | 1981-1988 | nyj |
| Fulton Walker | 8.3 | 1981-1986 | 2TM | |
| 37 | Derrick Mason | 8.2 | 1997-2011 | 2TM |
| Karl Williams | 8.2 | 1996-2004 | tam | |
| Theo Bell | 8.2 | 1976-1985 | 2TM | |
| 40 | R.W. McQuarters | 8.1 | 1998-2008 | 3TM |
| Darren Sproles | 8.1 | 2005-2019 | 3TM | |
| Tommy Vigorito | 8.1 | 1981-1985 | mia | |
| 43 | Rodger Bird | 8.0 | 1966-1968 | rai |
| 44 | Cliff Hicks | 7.9 | 1987-1995 | 2TM |
| 45 | Greg Pruitt | 7.8 | 1973-1984 | 2TM |
| Reggie Barlow | 7.8 | 1996-2003 | jax | |
| 47 | Phil McConkey | 7.7 | 1984-1989 | nyg |
| Lynn Swann+ | 7.7 | 1974-1982 | pit | |
| 49 | Jacoby Jones | 7.3 | 2007-2015 | 2TM |
| 50 | Richie James | 6.8 | 2018-2023 | 3TM |
| Jake Scott | 6.8 | 1970-1978 | 2TM |











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