BYU Cougars · All-time career leaders
BYU Football Career Punt Return Yards Leaders
Vai Sikahema holds BYU's career punt return yards record with 1,312 yards (1980–1985). John Betham (1,230) and Chris Farasopoulos (1,079) round out the top three. 2 of the top 10 played since 2000; the most recent is Parker Kingston (2022–2025), No. 10 on the list.
BYU CougarsUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Punt Return Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vai Sikahema | 1980–1985 | 1,312 |
| 2 | John Betham | 1972–1974 | 1,230 |
| 3 | Chris Farasopoulos | 1968–1970 | 1,079 |
| 4 | Kent Oborn | 1964–1966 | 1,003 |
| 5 | JD Falslev | 2010–2013 | 856 |
| 6 | James Dye | 1995–1996 | 790 |
| 7 | Mike O'Brien | 1985–1988 | 699 |
| 8 | Golden Richards | 1970–1971 | 628 |
| 9 | Dave Francis | 1978–1980 | 520 |
| 10 | Parker Kingston | 2022–2025 | 517 |
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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.