North Dakota State Bison · All-time career leaders
North Dakota State Football Career Punt Return Yards Leaders
Ryan Smith holds North Dakota State's career punt return yards record with 945 yards (2010–2013). Shamen Washington (921) and Jayden Price (910) round out the top three. 7 of the top 10 played since 2000; the most recent is Jackson Williams (2024–2026), No. 8 on the list.
North Dakota State BisonUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Punt Return Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryan Smith | 2010–2013 | 945 |
| 2 | Shamen Washington | 2004–2009 | 921 |
| 3 | Jayden Price | 2019–2023 | 910 |
| 4 | Richard Lewis | 2000–2001 | 758 |
| 5 | Tim Strehlow | 1996–1999 | 602 |
| 6 | Darrius Shepherd | 2015–2018 | 578 |
| 7 | Keith Krebsbach | 1972–1973 | 553 |
| 8 | Jackson WilliamsIn CFB 27 | 2024–2026 | 537 |
| 9 | Paul Hatchett | 1967–1969 | 491 |
| 10 | Christian Dudzik | 2011–2014 | 429 |
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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.