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North Dakota State Football Career Kick Return Yards Leaders
Shamen Washington holds North Dakota State's career kick return yards record with 1,916 yards (2004–2009). Bruce Anderson (1,360) and Tony Satter (1,229) round out the top three. 8 of the top 10 played since 2000; the most recent is Jackson Williams (2024–2026), No. 5 on the list.
North Dakota State BisonUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Kick Return Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shamen Washington | 2004–2009 | 1,916 |
| 2 | Bruce Anderson | 2015–2018 | 1,360 |
| 3 | Tony Satter | 1987–1990 | 1,229 |
| 4 | Marcus Williams | 2010–2013 | 1,209 |
| 5 | Jackson WilliamsIn CFB 27 | 2024–2026 | 1,045 |
| 6 | Bruce Reimer | 1970–1974 | 1,032 |
| 7 | RaJa Nelson | 2020–2025 | 957 |
| 8 | Ty Brooks | 2016–2019 | 814 |
| 9 | Ryan Smith | 2010–2013 | 773 |
| 10 | Eric Perkins | 2013–2016 | 750 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at North Dakota State only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.