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Charlotte Football Career Kick Return Yards Leaders
Chris Montgomery holds Charlotte's career kick return yards record with 2,147 yards (2014–2017). Shadrick Byrd (1,298) and Henry Rutledge (1,245) round out the top three. 20 of the top 20 played since 2000; the most recent is Henry Rutledge (2021–2026), No. 3 on the list.
Charlotte 49ersUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Kick Return Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chris Montgomery | 2014–2017 | 2,147 |
| 2 | Shadrick Byrd | 2021–2023 | 1,298 |
| 3 | Henry RutledgeIn CFB 27 | 2021–2026 | 1,245 |
| 4 | Aaron McAllister | 2017–2020 | 798 |
| 5 | Anthony Covington | 2015–2017 | 691 |
| 6 | Derrick EleyIn CFB 27 | 2025–2026 | 579 |
| 7 | Mikel Hunter | 2013 | 501 |
| 8 | Damarrell Alexander | 2013–2014 | 489 |
| 9 | Calvin Camp | 2018–2022 | 260 |
| 10 | Martay Mattox | 2013 | 254 |
| 11 | Corey Nesmith Jr. | 2013–2015 | 246 |
| 12 | Micaleous Elder | 2019–2020 | 166 |
| 13 | Kalif Phillips | 2013–2016 | 128 |
| 14 | Jairus Mack | 2021–2024 | 117 |
| 15 | Keith Pearson Jr. | 2021 | 99 |
| 16 | Duane Thomas Jr. | 2023–2024 | 93 |
| 17 | Rico Arnold | 2018–2020 | 79 |
| 18 | Hahsaun Wilson | 2022–2024 | 76 |
| 19 | Justin Bridges-Thompson | 2013–2016 | 74 |
| 20 | Nate Mullen | 2016–2017 | 70 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Charlotte only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.