Appalachian State Mountaineers · All-time career leaders
App State Football Career Punt Return Yards Leaders
DaVon Fowlkes holds App State's career punt return yards record with 1,276 yards (2001–2004). Devon Ford (1,199) and Dexter Jackson (837) round out the top three. 4 of the top 12 played since 2000; the most recent is Thomas Hennigan (2017–2021), No. 7 on the list.
Appalachian State MountaineersUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Punt Return Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DaVon Fowlkes | 2001–2004 | 1,276 |
| 2 | Devon Ford | 1973–1976 | 1,199 |
| 3 | Dexter Jackson | 2004–2007 | 837 |
| 4 | Anthony Smith | 1989–1992 | 682 |
| 5 | Clayton Deskins | 1968–1971 | 624 |
| 6 | Daryl Skinner | 1997–1999 | 520 |
| 7 | Thomas Hennigan | 2017–2021 | 467 |
| 8 | Dwight Kerr | 1966–1969 | 425 |
| 9 | Ken Byrd | 1997 | 352 |
| 10 | Mike Peterson | 1977–1978 | 342 |
| 11 | Clifton Duck | 2016–2018 | 324 |
| 12 | Don Blue | 1993–1994 | 313 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at App State only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.