NFL Yards per Kick Return Career Leaders (since 1941)
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Rank | Player | Years | Tm | |
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1 | Gale Sayers+ | 30.6 | 1965-1971 | chi |
2 | Lynn Chandnois | 29.6 | 1950-1956 | pit |
3 | Cordarrelle Patterson | 29.3 | 2013-2023 | 5TM |
4 | Joe McKnight | 28.7 | 2010-2014 | 2TM |
Abe Woodson | 28.7 | 1958-1966 | 2TM | |
6 | Buddy Young | 27.7 | 1947-1955 | 4TM |
7 | Travis Williams | 27.5 | 1967-1971 | 2TM |
8 | Joe Arenas | 27.3 | 1951-1957 | sfo |
9 | Clifton Smith | 27.2 | 2008-2010 | 3TM |
Percy Harvin | 27.2 | 2009-2016 | 4TM | |
11 | Clarence Davis | 27.1 | 1971-1978 | rai |
12 | Jacoby Jones | 27.0 | 2007-2015 | 4TM |
13 | Steve Van Buren+ | 26.7 | 1944-1951 | phi |
Lenny Lyles | 26.7 | 1958-1969 | 2TM | |
15 | Quintin Demps | 26.6 | 2008-2017 | 5TM |
16 | Mercury Morris | 26.5 | 1969-1976 | 2TM |
Ellis Hobbs | 26.5 | 2005-2010 | 2TM | |
Bobby Jancik | 26.5 | 1962-1967 | oti | |
19 | Mel Renfro+ | 26.4 | 1964-1977 | dal |
Bobby Mitchell+ | 26.4 | 1958-1968 | 2TM | |
Jordan Todman | 26.4 | 2012-2017 | 4TM | |
22 | Terrence McGee | 26.3 | 2003-2012 | buf |
Benny Cunningham | 26.3 | 2013-2018 | 2TM | |
24 | Ollie Matson+ | 26.2 | 1952-1966 | 4TM |
25 | Danieal Manning | 26.1 | 2006-2014 | 2TM |
Alvin Haymond | 26.1 | 1964-1973 | 5TM | |
Justin Miller | 26.1 | 2005-2012 | 3TM | |
Josh Cribbs | 26.1 | 2005-2014 | 3TM | |
Noland Smith | 26.1 | 1967-1969 | 2TM | |
30 | Leodis McKelvin | 26.0 | 2008-2016 | 2TM |
Maurice Jones-Drew | 26.0 | 2006-2014 | 2TM | |
Al Nelson | 26.0 | 1965-1973 | phi | |
Timmy Brown | 26.0 | 1959-1968 | 3TM | |
Andre Roberts | 26.0 | 2010-2022 | 9TM | |
35 | Vic Washington | 25.9 | 1971-1976 | 3TM |
Dave Hampton | 25.9 | 1969-1976 | 3TM | |
Leon Washington | 25.9 | 2006-2014 | 4TM | |
Adam Jones | 25.9 | 2005-2018 | 4TM | |
39 | Larry Garron | 25.8 | 1960-1968 | nwe |
Dwayne Harris | 25.8 | 2011-2020 | 4TM | |
Clarence Childs | 25.8 | 1964-1968 | 2TM | |
42 | Herb Adderley+ | 25.7 | 1961-1972 | 2TM |
Pat Studstill | 25.7 | 1961-1972 | 3TM | |
Brad Smith | 25.7 | 2006-2014 | 3TM | |
45 | Deji Karim | 25.6 | 2010-2013 | 3TM |
MarTay Jenkins | 25.6 | 1999-2002 | crd | |
Jamal Agnew | 25.6 | 2017-2023 | 2TM | |
48 | Terry Metcalf | 25.5 | 1973-1981 | 2TM |
Walter Roberts | 25.5 | 1964-1970 | 3TM | |
Jerious Norwood | 25.5 | 2006-2011 | 2TM | |
51 | Darrick Vaughn | 25.4 | 2000-2003 | 2TM |
Dave Grayson | 25.4 | 1961-1970 | 2TM | |
Charley Warner | 25.4 | 1963-1966 | 2TM | |
Deonte Harty | 25.4 | 2019-2023 | 2TM | |
Stefan Logan | 25.4 | 2009-2012 | 2TM | |
56 | Randall Cobb | 25.3 | 2011-2023 | 4TM |
Don Shy | 25.3 | 1967-1973 | 4TM | |
58 | Speedy Duncan | 25.2 | 1964-1974 | 2TM |
Ron Smith | 25.2 | 1965-1974 | 5TM | |
Darren Sproles | 25.2 | 2005-2019 | 3TM | |
61 | Al Carmichael | 25.1 | 1953-1961 | 2TM |
Bobby Williams | 25.1 | 1966-1971 | 2TM | |
Willie Ponder | 25.1 | 2003-2006 | 3TM | |
Tyler Lockett | 25.1 | 2015-2023 | sea | |
65 | Charlie West | 25.0 | 1968-1979 | 3TM |
Tony Horne | 25.0 | 1998-2000 | ram | |
Keshawn Martin | 25.0 | 2012-2016 | 3TM | |
Abner Haynes | 25.0 | 1960-1967 | 4TM | |
Jacoby Ford | 25.0 | 2010-2013 | rai | |
LaRod Stephens-Howling | 25.0 | 2009-2013 | 2TM | |
71 | George Atkinson | 24.9 | 1968-1979 | 2TM |
Devin Hester | 24.9 | 2006-2016 | 4TM | |
Tom Watkins | 24.9 | 1961-1968 | 3TM | |
Courtney Roby | 24.9 | 2005-2014 | 4TM | |
75 | Alex Erickson | 24.8 | 2016-2023 | 4TM |
Braxton Berrios | 24.8 | 2019-2023 | 2TM | |
Rick Upchurch | 24.8 | 1975-1983 | den | |
Deonte Thompson | 24.8 | 2012-2018 | 4TM | |
79 | Dick James | 24.7 | 1956-1965 | 3TM |
Tyrone Hughes | 24.7 | 1993-1998 | 3TM | |
Wallace Francis | 24.7 | 1973-1981 | 2TM | |
Tremon Smith | 24.7 | 2018-2023 | 5TM | |
Jon Arnett | 24.7 | 1957-1966 | 2TM | |
Josh Wilson | 24.7 | 2007-2015 | 5TM | |
Bruce Laird | 24.7 | 1972-1983 | 2TM | |
Tyson Thompson | 24.7 | 2005-2007 | dal | |
87 | Koren Robinson | 24.6 | 2001-2008 | 3TM |
Larry Marshall | 24.6 | 1972-1978 | 4TM | |
Domenik Hixon | 24.6 | 2007-2013 | 3TM | |
Preston Pearson | 24.6 | 1967-1980 | 3TM | |
Bethel Johnson | 24.6 | 2003-2006 | 2TM | |
Ameer Abdullah | 24.6 | 2015-2023 | 4TM | |
93 | Tremain Mack | 24.5 | 1997-2000 | cin |
Jakeem Grant | 24.5 | 2016-2021 | 2TM | |
Chris Carr | 24.5 | 2005-2013 | 5TM | |
Clint Jones | 24.5 | 1967-1973 | 2TM | |
Charlie Bivins | 24.5 | 1960-1967 | 3TM | |
Marc Mariani | 24.5 | 2010-2016 | 2TM | |
99 | Michael Bates | 24.4 | 1993-2003 | 6TM |
Jeremy Ross | 24.4 | 2012-2016 | 6TM | |
Dick Gordon | 24.4 | 1965-1974 | 4TM | |
102 | Mel Gray | 24.3 | 1986-1997 | 4TM |
Terry Fair | 24.3 | 1998-2005 | 3TM | |
Billy Grimes | 24.3 | 1949-1952 | 2TM | |
Kevin Kasper | 24.3 | 2001-2006 | 5TM | |
Glenn Holt | 24.3 | 2006-2008 | cin | |
Woodley Lewis | 24.3 | 1950-1960 | 3TM | |
Floyd Little+ | 24.3 | 1967-1975 | den | |
109 | Jerry Azumah | 24.2 | 1999-2005 | chi |
Micheal Spurlock | 24.2 | 2006-2014 | 8TM | |
Cecil Turner | 24.2 | 1968-1973 | chi | |
Mack Herron | 24.2 | 1973-1975 | 2TM | |
Steve Smith Sr. | 24.2 | 2001-2016 | 2TM | |
Eddie Brown | 24.2 | 1974-1979 | 3TM | |
115 | Michael Lewis | 24.1 | 2001-2007 | 2TM |
Eric Weems | 24.1 | 2007-2017 | 3TM | |
Miles Austin | 24.1 | 2006-2015 | 3TM | |
Vaughn Hebron | 24.1 | 1993-1998 | 2TM | |
Carl Garrett | 24.1 | 1969-1977 | 4TM | |
120 | Glyn Milburn | 24.0 | 1993-2001 | 4TM |
Brandon Banks | 24.0 | 2010-2012 | was | |
Brock Marion | 24.0 | 1993-2004 | 3TM | |
Tamarick Vanover | 24.0 | 1995-2002 | 2TM | |
Ladell Betts | 24.0 | 2002-2010 | 2TM | |
Frank Seno | 24.0 | 1943-1949 | 3TM | |
126 | Ronney Jenkins | 23.9 | 2000-2003 | 2TM |
Billy Johnson | 23.9 | 1974-1988 | 3TM | |
128 | Brandon Tate | 23.8 | 2009-2018 | 4TM |
Dante Hall | 23.8 | 2000-2008 | 2TM | |
Derrick Witherspoon | 23.8 | 1995-1997 | phi | |
131 | Greg Pruitt | 23.7 | 1973-1984 | 2TM |
Tab Perry | 23.7 | 2005-2007 | cin | |
Dick Christy | 23.7 | 1958-1963 | 3TM | |
Marcus Thigpen | 23.7 | 2012-2015 | 4TM | |
Pierre Thomas | 23.7 | 2007-2015 | 3TM | |
Chris Cole | 23.7 | 2000-2003 | den | |
137 | Reggie Swinton | 23.6 | 2001-2005 | 3TM |
Herschel Walker | 23.6 | 1986-1997 | 4TM | |
J.J. Arrington | 23.6 | 2005-2008 | crd | |
Brian Witherspoon | 23.6 | 2008-2010 | 3TM | |
Brian Baschnagel | 23.6 | 1976-1984 | chi | |
Rock Cartwright | 23.6 | 2002-2011 | 2TM | |
Mike Nelms | 23.6 | 1980-1984 | was | |
Chad Morton | 23.6 | 2000-2006 | 4TM | |
Pharoh Cooper | 23.6 | 2016-2022 | 5TM | |
Eddie Payton | 23.6 | 1977-1982 | 4TM | |
Eddie Saenz | 23.6 | 1946-1951 | was | |
148 | Jerry LeVias | 23.5 | 1969-1974 | 2TM |
Cannonball Butler | 23.5 | 1965-1972 | 3TM | |
Andre' Davis | 23.5 | 2002-2009 | 4TM | |
Bo Roberson | 23.5 | 1961-1966 | 4TM | |
Reidel Anthony | 23.5 | 1997-2001 | tam | |
Felix Jones | 23.5 | 2008-2013 | 2TM | |
Leroy Kelly+ | 23.5 | 1964-1973 | cle | |
Danny Amendola | 23.5 | 2009-2021 | 5TM | |
156 | Kermit Alexander | 23.4 | 1963-1973 | 3TM |
Tim Dwight | 23.4 | 1998-2007 | 5TM | |
Aveion Cason | 23.4 | 2001-2008 | 3TM | |
159 | Roell Preston | 23.3 | 1995-1999 | 5TM |
160 | Eddie Drummond | 23.2 | 2002-2007 | 2TM |
Allen Rossum | 23.2 | 1998-2009 | 6TM | |
Larry Brunson | 23.2 | 1974-1980 | 3TM | |
Glen Young | 23.2 | 1983-1988 | 2TM | |
Corey Harris | 23.2 | 1992-2003 | 6TM | |
Ahmad Bradshaw | 23.2 | 2007-2015 | 2TM | |
David Dunn | 23.2 | 1995-2001 | 4TM | |
Jon Vaughn | 23.2 | 1991-1994 | 3TM | |
Steve Broussard | 23.2 | 1990-1998 | 3TM | |
Butch Johnson | 23.2 | 1976-1985 | 2TM | |
Reggie Barlow | 23.2 | 1996-2003 | 2TM | |
Sammy Martin | 23.2 | 1988-1991 | 2TM | |
172 | Tony Canadeo+ | 23.1 | 1941-1952 | gnb |
Hugh McElhenny+ | 23.1 | 1952-1964 | 4TM | |
Aaron Stecker | 23.1 | 2000-2009 | 3TM | |
Andre Coleman | 23.1 | 1994-1998 | 3TM | |
Irving Spikes | 23.1 | 1994-1997 | mia | |
Brian Mitchell | 23.1 | 1990-2003 | 3TM | |
Lou Piccone | 23.1 | 1974-1982 | 2TM | |
179 | Maurice Hicks | 23.0 | 2004-2008 | 2TM |
Yamon Figurs | 23.0 | 2007-2010 | 5TM | |
Bernard Jackson | 23.0 | 1972-1980 | 3TM | |
Dominic Rhodes | 23.0 | 2001-2010 | 2TM | |
183 | Steve Odom | 22.9 | 1974-1979 | 2TM |
Dave Williams | 22.9 | 1977-1981 | 2TM | |
James Dixon | 22.9 | 1989-1991 | dal | |
Aaron Bailey | 22.9 | 1994-1998 | clt | |
Bobby Humphery | 22.9 | 1984-1990 | 2TM | |
Brandon Bennett | 22.9 | 1998-2004 | 2TM | |
O.J. McDuffie | 22.9 | 1993-2000 | mia | |
190 | Torrie Cox | 22.8 | 2004-2009 | tam |
Terrence Wilkins | 22.8 | 1999-2006 | 2TM | |
Rich Mauti | 22.8 | 1977-1984 | 2TM | |
Manfred Moore | 22.8 | 1974-1977 | 4TM | |
Rickie Harris | 22.8 | 1965-1972 | 2TM | |
Aaron Glenn | 22.8 | 1994-2008 | 5TM | |
Dion Lewis | 22.8 | 2011-2020 | 4TM | |
197 | James Thrash | 22.7 | 1997-2008 | 2TM |
Deion Sanders+ | 22.7 | 1989-2005 | 5TM | |
B.J. Sams | 22.7 | 2004-2008 | 2TM | |
Ernie Mills | 22.7 | 1991-1999 | 3TM | |
Will Blackwell | 22.7 | 1997-2001 | pit | |
Kevin Williams | 22.7 | 1993-2000 | 4TM | |
Terry Kirby | 22.7 | 1993-2002 | 4TM | |
Taiwan Jones | 22.7 | 2011-2023 | 4TM | |
J.J. Moses | 22.7 | 2002-2005 | 3TM | |
Howard Stevens | 22.7 | 1973-1977 | 2TM | |
Dennis Gentry | 22.7 | 1982-1992 | chi | |
208 | Kevin Faulk | 22.6 | 1999-2011 | nwe |
Stump Mitchell | 22.6 | 1981-1989 | crd | |
Nate Lewis | 22.6 | 1990-1995 | 2TM | |
Fulton Walker | 22.6 | 1981-1986 | 2TM | |
Wes Welker | 22.6 | 2004-2015 | 5TM | |
Sylvester Stamps | 22.6 | 1984-1989 | 2TM | |
David Palmer | 22.6 | 1994-2000 | min | |
Ron Brown | 22.6 | 1984-1991 | 2TM | |
Ray-Ray McCloud | 22.6 | 2018-2023 | 4TM | |
Darius Reynaud | 22.6 | 2008-2013 | 4TM | |
Reggie Smith | 22.6 | 1980-1987 | 2TM | |
219 | Najeh Davenport | 22.5 | 2002-2008 | 3TM |
Gary Davis | 22.5 | 1976-1981 | 2TM | |
Bake Turner | 22.5 | 1962-1970 | 3TM | |
Roy Green | 22.5 | 1979-1992 | 2TM | |
Charlie Rogers | 22.5 | 1999-2003 | 3TM | |
Ted Ginn Jr. | 22.5 | 2007-2020 | 6TM | |
Ken Jenkins | 22.5 | 1983-1986 | 2TM | |
226 | Artie Owens | 22.4 | 1976-1980 | 3TM |
Darrin Nelson | 22.4 | 1982-1992 | 2TM | |
DeAndre Carter | 22.4 | 2018-2023 | 6TM | |
Nesby Glasgow | 22.4 | 1979-1992 | 2TM | |
Wally Henry | 22.4 | 1977-1982 | phi | |
Derrick Mason | 22.4 | 1997-2011 | 4TM | |
Josh Scobey | 22.4 | 2003-2007 | 3TM | |
Pervis Atkins | 22.4 | 1961-1966 | 3TM | |
234 | Bill Dudley+ | 22.3 | 1942-1953 | 3TM |
J.R. Reed | 22.3 | 2004-2008 | 2TM | |
Larry Anderson | 22.3 | 1978-1984 | 2TM | |
Randy Baldwin | 22.3 | 1991-1996 | 4TM | |
Antwaan Randle El | 22.3 | 2002-2010 | 2TM | |
Charles Wilson | 22.3 | 1990-1995 | 3TM | |
Bruce Harper | 22.3 | 1977-1984 | nyj | |
241 | Rod Woodson+ | 22.2 | 1987-2003 | 4TM |
Leon Johnson | 22.2 | 1997-2003 | 3TM | |
Rod Smart | 22.2 | 2001-2005 | 2TM | |
Troy Walters | 22.2 | 2000-2007 | 4TM | |
Desmond Howard | 22.2 | 1992-2002 | 5TM | |
Eric Moulds | 22.2 | 1996-2007 | 3TM | |
247 | Dave Meggett | 22.1 | 1989-1998 | 3TM |
James Owens | 22.1 | 1979-1984 | 2TM | |
249 | Margene Adkins | 22.0 | 1970-1973 | 3TM |
Alvin Hall | 22.0 | 1981-1987 | det | |
Al Hunter | 22.0 | 1977-1980 | sea | |
Maurice Morris | 22.0 | 2002-2011 | 2TM |
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