NFL Punt Returns Career Playoffs Leaders (since 1941)
+ Indicates Hall of Famer
Leaders
Rank | Player | Ret | Years | Tm |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Julian Edelman | 39 | 2009-2020 | nwe |
2 | Dave Meggett | 34 | 1989-1998 | 3TM |
Brian Mitchell | 34 | 1990-2003 | 2TM | |
4 | Troy Brown | 33 | 1993-2007 | nwe |
5 | Antwaan Randle El | 26 | 2002-2010 | 2TM |
6 | Theo Bell | 25 | 1976-1985 | 2TM |
7 | Darrien Gordon | 24 | 1993-2002 | 3TM |
8 | Derrick Mason | 21 | 1997-2011 | 2TM |
Gerald McNeil | 21 | 1986-1990 | 2TM | |
Darren Sproles | 21 | 2005-2019 | 3TM | |
11 | Jacoby Jones | 20 | 2007-2015 | 2TM |
12 | Phil McConkey | 19 | 1984-1989 | nyg |
Willie Wood+ | 19 | 1960-1971 | gnb | |
Butch Johnson | 19 | 1976-1985 | dal | |
15 | Neal Colzie | 18 | 1975-1983 | 3TM |
R.W. McQuarters | 18 | 1998-2008 | 3TM | |
John Taylor | 18 | 1987-1995 | sfo | |
18 | Reggie Barlow | 17 | 1996-2003 | jax |
Nate Burleson | 17 | 2003-2013 | 3TM | |
Anthony Carter | 17 | 1985-1995 | 2TM | |
Dana McLemore | 17 | 1982-1987 | sfo | |
22 | Jermaine Lewis | 16 | 1996-2004 | rav |
Karl Williams | 16 | 1996-2004 | tam | |
Tommy Vigorito | 16 | 1981-1985 | mia | |
Cliff Lewis | 16 | 1946-1951 | cle | |
Richie James | 16 | 2018-2023 | 3TM | |
Alvin Haymond | 16 | 1964-1973 | 3TM | |
Eddie Brown | 16 | 1974-1979 | 2TM | |
James Jones | 16 | 1980-1985 | dal | |
30 | Mike Nelms | 15 | 1980-1984 | was |
Brandon Tate | 15 | 2009-2018 | 3TM | |
Terrence Wilkins | 15 | 1999-2006 | clt | |
33 | Robert Brooks | 14 | 1992-2000 | gnb |
Glen Edwards | 14 | 1971-1981 | 2TM | |
Jake Scott | 14 | 1970-1978 | 2TM | |
36 | Devin Hester+ | 13 | 2006-2016 | 2TM |
John Sciarra | 13 | 1978-1983 | phi | |
Greg Pruitt | 13 | 1973-1984 | 2TM | |
Vance Johnson | 13 | 1985-1995 | den | |
Micah Hyde | 13 | 2013-2023 | 2TM | |
Cliff Hicks | 13 | 1987-1995 | 2TM | |
Ted Ginn Jr. | 13 | 2007-2020 | 5TM | |
Ron Gardin | 13 | 1970-1971 | clt | |
Mike Fuller | 13 | 1975-1982 | 2TM | |
George Atkinson | 13 | 1968-1979 | rai | |
46 | Rodger Bird | 12 | 1966-1968 | rai |
Antonio Brown | 12 | 2010-2021 | 2TM | |
Tim Dwight | 12 | 1998-2007 | 3TM | |
Bob Hayes+ | 12 | 1965-1975 | dal | |
Tyreek Hill | 12 | 2016-2023 | 2TM | |
Kurt Sohn | 12 | 1981-1988 | nyj | |
Lynn Swann+ | 12 | 1974-1982 | pit | |
Fulton Walker | 12 | 1981-1986 | 2TM |
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