BYU Cougars · All-time career leaders
BYU Football Career Kick Return Yards Leaders
Mike Rigell holds BYU's career kick return yards record with 1,625 yards (1998–2001). O'Neill Chambers (1,611) and Chris Farasopoulos (1,391) round out the top three. 4 of the top 10 played since 2000; the most recent is Adam Hine (2012–2015), No. 4 on the list.
BYU CougarsUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Kick Return Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Rigell | 1998–2001 | 1,625 |
| 2 | O'Neill Chambers | 2008–2010 | 1,611 |
| 3 | Chris Farasopoulos | 1968–1970 | 1,391 |
| 4 | Adam Hine | 2012–2015 | 1,383 |
| 5 | Cody Hoffman | 2010–2013 | 1,331 |
| 6 | Austin Collie | 2004–2008 | 1,277 |
| 7 | Eric Mortensen | 1988–1991 | 1,051 |
| 8 | Jaron Dabney | 1997–1999 | 992 |
| 9 | Vai Sikahema | 1980–1985 | 973 |
| 10 | Mike O'Brien | 1985–1988 | 945 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at BYU only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.