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Maryland Football Career Kick Return Yards Leaders
Torrey Smith holds Maryland's career kick return yards record with 2,983 yards (2008–2010). William Likely (2,233) and Keeta Covington (1,520) round out the top three. 8 of the top 20 played since 2000; the most recent is Javon Leake (2017–2019), No. 5 on the list.
Maryland TerrapinsUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Kick Return Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Torrey Smith | 2008–2010 | 2,983 |
| 2 | William Likely | 2013–2016 | 2,233 |
| 3 | Keeta Covington | 1983–1986 | 1,520 |
| 4 | Larry Marshall | 1969–1971 | 1,507 |
| 5 | Javon Leake | 2017–2019 | 1,487 |
| 6 | Stefon Diggs | 2012–2014 | 1,472 |
| 7 | Steve Suter | 2001–2004 | 1,259 |
| 8 | Ty Johnson | 2015–2018 | 1,194 |
| 9 | Bren Lowery | 1986–1989 | 1,091 |
| 10 | Chad Scott | 1995–1996 | 1,083 |
| 11 | Jo Jo Walker | 2002–2005 | 1,081 |
| 12 | Louis Carter | 1972–1974 | 1,023 |
| 13 | Lewis Sanders | 1996–1999 | 956 |
| 14 | Josh Wilson | 2003–2006 | 847 |
| 15 | Doug Lawrence | 1989–1992 | 714 |
| 15 | Tim Quander | 1981–1982 | 714 |
| 17 | Ricky Johnson | 1988–1989 | 672 |
| 18 | Jermaine Lewis | 1992–1995 | 667 |
| 19 | Alvin Thomas | 1968–1970 | 655 |
| 20 | John King | 1968–1969 | 649 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Maryland only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.