Thanks to @soonerbubba1960 who posted this research on Twitter/X in December 2023 which was added to the existing longest punt returns in the database. Please contact me if you have an addition/correction or experience any issues. See the Notes for more information.
Most Recent | By Player | By Season | By Opponent | By Game | Longest | Shortest
Since 1937
Returns | Player |
---|---|
8 | Antonio Perkins |
7 | Jack Mitchell |
3 | Jalen Saunders |
3 | J.T. Thatcher |
3 | Joe Washington |
3 | Merrill Green |
3 | Darrell Royal |
2 | Ryan Broyles |
2 | Jarrail Jackson |
2 | Otis Taylor |
2 | Eddie Hinton |
2 | Larry Shields |
2 | Larry Grigg |
2 | Buddy Jones |
2 | Orville Mathews |
1 | Gavin Freeman |
1 | Dede Westbrook |
1 | Justin Brown |
1 | Mark Clayton |
1 | Darrius Johnson |
1 | Patrick Collins |
1 | Buster Rhymes |
1 | Marcus Dupree |
1 | Freddie Nixon |
1 | Elvis Peacock |
1 | Joe Wylie |
1 | Rod Crosswhite |
1 | Lance Rentzel |
1 | Brewster Hobby |
1 | Bobby Boyd |
1 | Jimmy Carpenter |
1 | John Pellow |
1 | Jakie Sandefer |
1 | David Baker |
1 | Clendon Thomas |
1 | Tommy McDonald |
1 | Jimmy Harris |
1 | Jack Ging |
1 | George Brewer |