List of NFL career kickoff return yards leaders

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This is a list of

kickoff returners
based on their career kickoff return yards.

Washington Redskins, Philadelphia Eagles, and New York Giants
.

Career leaders

Key
^ Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame
* Denotes player who is still active

Through 2022 season

Rank Player Pos. Team(s) by season Returns Yards Average Ref
1 Brian Mitchell RB
Washington Redskins (1990–1999)
Philadelphia Eagles (2000–2002)
New York Giants (2003
) 		607 14,014 23.1 [1][2][3]
2 Allen Rossum DB Philadelphia Eagles (1998–1999)
Green Bay Packers (2000–2001)
Atlanta Falcons (2002–2006)
Pittsburgh Steelers (2007)
San Francisco 49ers (2008–2009)
Dallas Cowboys (2009) 		514 11,947 23.2 [1][2][4]
3 Josh Cribbs WR Cleveland Browns (2005–2012)
New York Jets (2013)
Indianapolis Colts (2014) 		426 11,113 26.1 [1][2][5]
4 Mel Gray RB/WR New Orleans Saints (1986–1988)
Detroit Lions (1989–1994)
Houston / Tennessee Oilers (1995–1997)
Philadelphia Eagles (1997)
 421 10,250 24.3 [1][2][6]
5 Dante Hall WR Kansas City Chiefs (2000–2006)
St. Louis Rams (2007–2008) 		426 10,136 23.8 [1][2][7]
6 Glyn Milburn RB/WR Denver Broncos (1993–1995)
Detroit Lions (1996–1997)
Chicago Bears (1998–2001)
San Diego Chargers (2001) 		407 9,788 24 [1][2][8]
7 Michael Bates RB/WR
Washington Redskins (2001)
Carolina Panthers (2002–2003)
New York Jets (2003)
Dallas Cowboys (2003
) 		373 9,110 24.4 [1][2][9]
8 Darren Sproles RB San Diego Chargers (2005–2010)
New Orleans Saints (2011–2013)
Philadelphia Eagles (2014–2019) 		332 8,352 25.2 [1][2][10]
9 Desmond Howard WR
Washington Redskins (1992–1994)
Jacksonville Jaguars (1995)
Green Bay Packers (1996, 1999)
Oakland Raiders (1997–1998)
Detroit Lions (1999–2002
) 		359 7,959 22.2 [1][2][11]
10 Cordarrelle Patterson* RB/WR Minnesota Vikings (2013–2016)
Oakland Raiders (2017)
New England Patriots (2018)
Chicago Bears (2019–2020)
Atlanta Falcons (2021–present) 		266 7,836 29.5 [1][2][12]
11 Leon Washington RB New York Jets (2006–2009)
Seattle Seahawks (2010–2012)
New England Patriots (2013)
Tennessee Titans (2013–2014) 		292 7,553 25.9 [1][2][13]
12 Devin Hester^ WR Chicago Bears (2006–2013)
Atlanta Falcons (2014–2015)
Baltimore Ravens (2016)
Seattle Seahawks (2016) 		295 7,333 24.9 [1][2][14]
13 Kevin Williams WR Dallas Cowboys (1993–1996)
Arizona Cardinals (1997)
Buffalo Bills (1998–1999)
San Francisco 49ers (2000) 		322 7,309 22.7 [1][2][15]
14 Tyrone Hughes DB New Orleans Saints (1993–1996))
Chicago Bears (1997)
Dallas Cowboys (1998) 		283 6,999 24.7 [1][2][16]
15 Ron Smith DB Chicago Bears (1965, (1970–1972)
Atlanta Falcons (1966–1967)
Los Angeles Rams (1968–1969)
San Diego Chargers (1973)
Oakland Raiders (1974) 		275 6,922 25.2 [1][2][17]
16 Ted Ginn Jr. WR Miami Dolphins (2007–2009)
San Francisco 49ers (2010–2012)
Carolina Panthers (2013, 2015–2016)
Arizona Cardinals (2014)
New Orleans Saints (2017–2019)
Chicago Bears (2020) 		307 6,899 22.5 [1][2][18]
17 Andre Roberts* WR
Washington Redskins (2014–2015)
Detroit Lions (2016)
Atlanta Falcons (2017)
New York Jets (2018)
Buffalo Bills (2019–2020)
Houston Texans (2021)
Los Angeles Chargers (2021)
Carolina Panthers (2022
–present)
 260 6,751 26 [1][2][19]
18 Chris Carr DB Oakland Raiders (2005–2007)
Tennessee Titans (2008)
Baltimore Ravens (2009–2011)
San Diego Chargers (2012)
New Orleans Saints (2013) 		256 6,276 24.5 [1][2][20]
19 Michael Lewis WR New Orleans Saints (2001–2006)
San Francisco 49ers (2007) 		248 5,989 24.1 [1][2][21]
20 Brandon Tate WR New England Patriots (2009–2010)
Cincinnati Bengals (2011–2015)
Buffalo Bills (2016–2017)
New Orleans Saints (2018) 		247 5,890 23.8 [1][2][22]
21 Eric Metcalf RB/WR
Washington Redskins (2001)
Green Bay Packers (2002
) 		280 5,813 20.8 [1][2][23]
22 Eddie Drummond WR Detroit Lions (2002–2006)
Kansas City Chiefs (2007) 		250 5,811 23.2 [1][2][24]
23 Dave Meggett RB New York Giants (1989–1994)
New England Patriots (1995–1997)
New York Jets (1998) 		252 5,566 22.1 [1][2][25]
24 Abe Woodson DB San Francisco 49ers (1958–1964)
St. Louis Cardinals (1965–1966) 		193 5,538 28.7 [1][2][26]
25 Corey Harris DB Houston Oilers (1992)
Green Bay Packers (1992–1994)
Seattle Seahawks (1995–1996)
Miami Dolphins (1997)
Baltimore Ravens (1998–2001)
Detroit Lions (2002–2003) 		238 5,528 23.2 [1][2][27]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y "NFL Kick Return Yards Career Leaders (since 1941)". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 26 August 2022.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y "NFL Career Kickoff Return Yards Leaders". footballdb.com. Archived from the original on 29 August 2023. Retrieved 26 August 2022.
  3. ^ "Brian Mitchell Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 26 August 2022.
  4. ^ "Allen Rossum Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 26 August 2022.
  5. ^ "Josh Cribbs Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on 26 August 2022. Retrieved 26 August 2022.
  6. ^ "Mel Gray Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on 26 August 2022. Retrieved 26 August 2022.
  7. ^ "Dante Hall Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on 26 August 2022. Retrieved 26 August 2022.
  8. ^ "Glyn Milburn Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on 2 September 2019. Retrieved 26 August 2022.
  9. ^ "Michael Bates Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on 26 August 2022. Retrieved 26 August 2022.
  10. ^ "Darren Sproles Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on 26 August 2022. Retrieved 26 August 2022.
  11. ^ "Desmond Howard Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on 26 August 2022. Retrieved 26 August 2022.
  12. ^ "Cordarrelle Patterson Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on 26 August 2022. Retrieved 26 August 2022.
  13. ^ "Leon Washington Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on 26 August 2022. Retrieved 26 August 2022.
  14. ^ "Devin Hester Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on 9 October 2013. Retrieved 26 August 2022.
  15. ^ "Kevin Williams Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on 26 August 2022. Retrieved 26 August 2022.
  16. ^ "Tyrone Hughes Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on 26 August 2022. Retrieved 26 August 2022.
  17. ^ "Ron Smith Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 26 August 2022.
  18. ^ "Ted Ginn Jr. Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 26 August 2022.
  19. ^ "Andre Roberts Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  20. ^ "Chris Carr Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 26 August 2022.
  21. ^ "Michael Lewis Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on 26 August 2022. Retrieved 26 August 2022.
  22. ^ "Brandon Tate Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 26 August 2022.
  23. ^ "Eric Metcalf Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on 26 August 2022. Retrieved 26 August 2022.
  24. ^ "Eddie Drummond Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on 26 August 2022. Retrieved 26 August 2022.
  25. ^ "Dave Meggett Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 26 August 2022.
  26. ^ "Abe Woodson Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on 2 July 2019. Retrieved 26 August 2022.
  27. ^ "Corey Harris Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on 26 August 2022. Retrieved 26 August 2022.
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