NFL Yards per Punt Career Leaders (since 1939)
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Rank | Player | Years | Tm | |
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1 | AJ Cole III | 48.1 | 2019-2023 | rai |
2 | Michael Dickson | 47.7 | 2018-2023 | sea |
3 | Shane Lechler | 47.6 | 2000-2017 | 2TM |
4 | Logan Cooke | 47.1 | 2018-2023 | jax |
Cameron Johnston | 47.1 | 2018-2023 | 2TM | |
6 | Tress Way | 47.0 | 2014-2023 | was |
7 | Johnny Hekker | 46.9 | 2012-2023 | 2TM |
8 | Corey Bojorquez | 46.8 | 2018-2023 | 3TM |
Bryan Anger | 46.8 | 2012-2023 | 4TM | |
Thomas Morstead | 46.8 | 2009-2023 | 4TM | |
11 | Marquette King | 46.7 | 2013-2018 | 2TM |
Brandon Fields | 46.7 | 2007-2015 | 2TM | |
Andy Lee | 46.7 | 2004-2022 | 4TM | |
14 | Pat McAfee | 46.4 | 2009-2016 | clt |
15 | Sam Martin | 46.1 | 2013-2023 | 3TM |
16 | Brett Kern | 45.9 | 2008-2022 | 3TM |
17 | Jake Bailey | 45.8 | 2019-2023 | 2TM |
Jamie Gillan | 45.8 | 2019-2023 | 2TM | |
19 | Riley Dixon | 45.7 | 2016-2023 | 3TM |
Lac Edwards | 45.7 | 2016-2021 | 2TM | |
Matthew Bosher | 45.7 | 2011-2019 | atl | |
22 | Mitch Wishnowsky | 45.5 | 2019-2023 | sfo |
23 | Britton Colquitt | 45.4 | 2010-2020 | 3TM |
Rigoberto Sanchez | 45.4 | 2017-2023 | clt | |
Donnie Jones | 45.4 | 2004-2018 | 6TM | |
26 | Kevin Huber | 45.3 | 2009-2022 | cin |
Sam Koch | 45.3 | 2006-2021 | rav | |
28 | Brad Nortman | 45.2 | 2012-2017 | 2TM |
Ryan Allen | 45.2 | 2013-2020 | 4TM | |
Mike Scifres | 45.2 | 2003-2015 | sdg | |
Mat McBriar | 45.2 | 2004-2014 | 4TM | |
32 | Sammy Baugh+ | 45.1 | 1937-1952 | was |
Pat O'Donnell | 45.1 | 2014-2022 | 2TM | |
34 | Michael Palardy | 44.9 | 2016-2022 | 3TM |
35 | Dustin Colquitt | 44.8 | 2005-2021 | 5TM |
Jordan Berry | 44.8 | 2015-2021 | 2TM | |
37 | Jon Ryan | 44.7 | 2006-2017 | 2TM |
Brad Wing | 44.7 | 2014-2023 | 2TM | |
Tommy Davis | 44.7 | 1959-1969 | sfo | |
40 | Matt Haack | 44.5 | 2017-2022 | 3TM |
Steve Weatherford | 44.5 | 2006-2015 | 5TM | |
Chris Jones | 44.5 | 2011-2020 | dal | |
43 | Chris Kluwe | 44.4 | 2005-2012 | min |
JK Scott | 44.4 | 2018-2023 | 3TM | |
45 | Yale Lary+ | 44.3 | 1952-1964 | det |
46 | Bradley Pinion | 44.2 | 2015-2023 | 3TM |
Tim Masthay | 44.2 | 2010-2015 | gnb | |
48 | Ben Graham | 44.1 | 2005-2012 | 4TM |
Ryan Quigley | 44.1 | 2013-2017 | 3TM | |
Todd Sauerbrun | 44.1 | 1995-2007 | 5TM | |
51 | Colton Schmidt | 44.0 | 2014-2018 | buf |
52 | Bob Scarpitto | 43.8 | 1961-1968 | 3TM |
Brian Moorman | 43.8 | 2001-2013 | 2TM | |
Jerry Norton | 43.8 | 1954-1964 | 4TM | |
55 | Dave Zastudil | 43.7 | 2002-2014 | 3TM |
Dave Lewis | 43.7 | 1970-1973 | cin | |
57 | Greg Montgomery | 43.6 | 1988-1997 | 3TM |
58 | Don Chandler | 43.5 | 1956-1967 | 2TM |
59 | Tom Rouen | 43.4 | 1993-2005 | 4TM |
Rick Tuten | 43.4 | 1989-1999 | 4TM | |
Darren Bennett | 43.4 | 1995-2005 | 2TM | |
Jeff Locke | 43.4 | 2013-2017 | 2TM | |
Tom Tupa | 43.4 | 1988-2004 | 7TM | |
Rohn Stark | 43.4 | 1982-1997 | 4TM | |
65 | Sean Landeta | 43.3 | 1985-2005 | 5TM |
Reggie Roby | 43.3 | 1983-1998 | 5TM | |
67 | Scott Player | 43.1 | 1998-2007 | 2TM |
Horace Gillom | 43.1 | 1947-1956 | cle | |
Josh Miller | 43.1 | 1996-2007 | 3TM | |
70 | Jerrel Wilson | 43.0 | 1963-1978 | 2TM |
Frankie Albert | 43.0 | 1946-1952 | sfo | |
Hunter Smith | 43.0 | 1999-2010 | 2TM | |
73 | Mitch Berger | 42.9 | 1994-2009 | 7TM |
Saverio Rocca | 42.9 | 2007-2013 | 2TM | |
Craig Hentrich | 42.9 | 1994-2009 | 2TM | |
76 | Chris Gardocki | 42.8 | 1991-2006 | 4TM |
Danny Villanueva | 42.8 | 1960-1967 | 2TM | |
78 | Rich Camarillo | 42.7 | 1981-1996 | 5TM |
Josh Bidwell | 42.7 | 2000-2010 | 3TM | |
Michael Koenen | 42.7 | 2005-2014 | 2TM | |
Jason Baker | 42.7 | 2001-2011 | 6TM | |
Norm Van Brocklin+ | 42.7 | 1949-1960 | 2TM | |
83 | Leo Araguz | 42.6 | 1996-2005 | 4TM |
Bobby Joe Green | 42.6 | 1960-1973 | 2TM | |
Sam Baker | 42.6 | 1953-1969 | 4TM | |
86 | Chris Hanson | 42.5 | 1999-2009 | 3TM |
Harry Newsome | 42.5 | 1985-1993 | 2TM | |
Ralf Mojsiejenko | 42.5 | 1985-1991 | 3TM | |
89 | John Jett | 42.4 | 1993-2003 | 2TM |
Bob Waterfield+ | 42.4 | 1945-1952 | ram | |
Adam Podlesh | 42.4 | 2007-2013 | 2TM | |
Ray Guy+ | 42.4 | 1973-1986 | rai | |
Nick Harris | 42.4 | 2001-2012 | 3TM | |
Lee Johnson | 42.4 | 1985-2002 | 6TM | |
Matt Turk | 42.4 | 1995-2011 | 6TM | |
96 | Curley Johnson | 42.3 | 1960-1969 | 3TM |
Jim Arnold | 42.3 | 1983-1994 | 3TM | |
Brian Hansen | 42.3 | 1984-1999 | 5TM | |
99 | Jim Fraser | 42.2 | 1962-1968 | 4TM |
Mike Horan | 42.2 | 1984-1999 | 5TM | |
101 | Mark Royals | 42.1 | 1987-2003 | 8TM |
Tom Skladany | 42.1 | 1978-1983 | 2TM | |
Tommy Barnhardt | 42.1 | 1987-2000 | 5TM | |
Tom Hutton | 42.1 | 1995-1999 | 2TM | |
Rick Donnelly | 42.1 | 1985-1991 | 2TM | |
Bryan Barker | 42.1 | 1990-2005 | 6TM | |
Jim Norton | 42.1 | 1960-1968 | oti | |
108 | Steve Cox | 42.0 | 1981-1988 | 2TM |
Ron Widby | 42.0 | 1968-1973 | 2TM | |
Pat Richter | 42.0 | 1963-1970 | was | |
Kyle Larson | 42.0 | 2004-2008 | cin | |
112 | Luke Prestridge | 41.9 | 1979-1984 | 2TM |
Pat McInally | 41.9 | 1976-1985 | cin | |
114 | Brad Maynard | 41.8 | 1997-2011 | 3TM |
115 | Fred Morrison | 41.7 | 1950-1956 | 2TM |
Billy Van Heusen | 41.7 | 1968-1976 | den | |
Paul Maguire | 41.7 | 1960-1970 | 2TM | |
Mike Saxon | 41.7 | 1985-1995 | 3TM | |
Dirk Johnson | 41.7 | 2002-2009 | 5TM | |
120 | Bobby Walden | 41.6 | 1964-1977 | 2TM |
Max McGee | 41.6 | 1954-1967 | gnb | |
Jeff Feagles | 41.6 | 1988-2009 | 5TM | |
123 | John Kidd | 41.5 | 1984-1998 | 5TM |
Reggie Hodges | 41.5 | 2005-2012 | 5TM | |
125 | Micah Knorr | 41.4 | 2000-2004 | 2TM |
Carl Birdsong | 41.4 | 1981-1985 | crd | |
Scott Fulhage | 41.4 | 1987-1992 | 2TM | |
Maury Buford | 41.4 | 1982-1991 | 3TM | |
129 | Jeff Gossett | 41.3 | 1981-1996 | 4TM |
Larry Swider | 41.3 | 1979-1982 | 3TM | |
Craig Colquitt | 41.3 | 1978-1987 | 2TM | |
Dennis Partee | 41.3 | 1968-1975 | sdg | |
Tom Blanchard | 41.3 | 1971-1981 | 3TM | |
King Hill | 41.3 | 1958-1969 | 3TM | |
135 | Mike Eischeid | 41.2 | 1966-1974 | 2TM |
Toby Gowin | 41.2 | 1997-2004 | 3TM | |
Dave Jennings | 41.2 | 1974-1987 | 2TM | |
Derrick Frost | 41.2 | 2004-2008 | 3TM | |
Louie Aguiar | 41.2 | 1991-2000 | 4TM | |
140 | Tom McNeill | 41.1 | 1967-1973 | 3TM |
Frank Garcia | 41.1 | 1981-1987 | 2TM | |
Mike Black | 41.1 | 1983-1987 | det | |
Kyle Richardson | 41.1 | 1997-2005 | 6TM | |
144 | Klaus Wilmsmeyer | 41.0 | 1992-1998 | 3TM |
Bucky Scribner | 41.0 | 1983-1989 | 2TM | |
George Roberts | 41.0 | 1978-1982 | 3TM | |
Gary Collins | 41.0 | 1962-1971 | cle | |
Billy Lothridge | 41.0 | 1964-1972 | 4TM | |
149 | Marv Bateman | 40.9 | 1972-1977 | 2TM |
Tom Landry+ | 40.9 | 1949-1955 | 2TM | |
Adrian Burk | 40.9 | 1950-1956 | 2TM | |
152 | Bryan Wagner | 40.8 | 1987-1995 | 5TM |
Tom Wittum | 40.8 | 1973-1977 | sfo | |
154 | Steve O'Neal | 40.7 | 1969-1973 | 2TM |
Pat Studstill | 40.7 | 1961-1972 | 3TM | |
156 | Russell Erxleben | 40.6 | 1979-1987 | 2TM |
John James | 40.6 | 1972-1984 | 3TM | |
Chad Stanley | 40.6 | 1999-2006 | 3TM | |
David Lee | 40.6 | 1966-1978 | clt | |
Greg Coleman | 40.6 | 1977-1988 | 3TM | |
Ed Brown | 40.6 | 1954-1965 | 3TM | |
162 | Mike Mercer | 40.5 | 1961-1970 | 6TM |
Julian Fagan | 40.5 | 1970-1973 | 2TM | |
164 | Chris Mohr | 40.4 | 1989-2004 | 3TM |
165 | Don Cockroft | 40.3 | 1968-1980 | cle |
Herman Weaver | 40.3 | 1970-1980 | 2TM | |
167 | Max Runager | 40.2 | 1979-1989 | 3TM |
Danny White | 40.2 | 1976-1988 | dal | |
169 | Jug Girard | 40.1 | 1948-1957 | 3TM |
Dave Green | 40.1 | 1973-1978 | 3TM | |
John Teltschik | 40.1 | 1986-1989 | phi | |
172 | Larry Seiple | 40.0 | 1967-1977 | mia |
Chuck Ramsey | 40.0 | 1977-1984 | nyj | |
Dale Hatcher | 40.0 | 1985-1993 | 2TM | |
175 | Kelly Goodburn | 39.9 | 1987-1993 | 2TM |
Dan Stryzinski | 39.9 | 1990-2003 | 5TM | |
Don Bracken | 39.9 | 1985-1993 | 2TM | |
178 | Mike Bragg | 39.8 | 1968-1980 | 2TM |
Roy Zimmerman | 39.8 | 1940-1948 | 4TM | |
Cliff Parsley | 39.8 | 1977-1982 | oti | |
181 | Dan Pastorini | 39.7 | 1971-1983 | 4TM |
182 | Donny Anderson | 39.6 | 1966-1974 | 2TM |
Ken Walter | 39.6 | 1997-2006 | 3TM | |
184 | Spike Jones | 39.3 | 1970-1977 | 3TM |
185 | Tom Janik | 39.1 | 1963-1971 | 3TM |
Joe Prokop | 39.1 | 1985-1992 | 6TM | |
187 | Duane Carrell | 38.9 | 1974-1977 | 4TM |
188 | Greg Cater | 38.7 | 1980-1987 | 2TM |
Mike Connell | 38.7 | 1978-1981 | 2TM | |
Bob Parsons | 38.7 | 1972-1983 | chi | |
Rusty Jackson | 38.7 | 1976-1979 | 2TM | |
192 | Tom Yewcic | 38.6 | 1961-1966 | nwe |
193 | Jeff Hayes | 38.2 | 1982-1987 | 3TM |
194 | Cotton Davidson | 38.1 | 1954-1968 | 3TM |
David Beverly | 38.1 | 1974-1980 | 2TM | |
Jeff West | 38.1 | 1975-1985 | 3TM | |
197 | Bucky Dilts | 37.5 | 1977-1979 | 2TM |
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