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N Illinois Football Career Kick Return Yards Leaders
Aregeros Turner holds N Illinois's career kick return yards record with 2,499 yards (2013–2016). Deon Mitchell (2,349) and Tommylee Lewis (1,673) round out the top three. 5 of the top 10 played since 2000; the most recent is Trayvon Rudolph (2020–2024), No. 5 on the list.
Northern Illinois HuskiesUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Kick Return Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aregeros Turner | 2013–2016 | 2,499 |
| 2 | Deon Mitchell | 1995–1998 | 2,349 |
| 3 | Tommylee Lewis | 2011–2015 | 1,673 |
| 4 | Randee Drew | 2000–2003 | 1,524 |
| 5 | Trayvon Rudolph | 2020–2024 | 1,440 |
| 6 | Tommy Davis | 2009–2011 | 1,398 |
| 7 | Byron Florence | 1971–1973 | 1,103 |
| 8 | Rodney Taylor | 1985–1988 | 912 |
| 9 | Steve Rodgers | 1989–1993 | 835 |
| 10 | Larry Wynn | 1989–1992 | 823 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at N Illinois only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.