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Northwestern Football Career Kick Return Yards Leaders
Stephen Simmons holds Northwestern's career kick return yards record with 1,995 yards (2007–2010). Venric Mark (1,909) and Solomon Vault (1,518) round out the top three. 4 of the top 10 played since 2000; the most recent is Solomon Vault (2014–2018), No. 3 on the list.
Northwestern WildcatsUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Kick Return Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stephen Simmons | 2007–2010 | 1,995 |
| 2 | Venric Mark | 2010–2013 | 1,909 |
| 3 | Solomon Vault | 2014–2018 | 1,518 |
| 4 | Ricky Edwards | 1979–1983 | 1,499 |
| 5 | Todd Sheets | 1976–1980 | 1,423 |
| 6 | Sherrick McManis | 2006–2009 | 1,363 |
| 7 | Jim Pooler | 1973–1975 | 1,325 |
| 8 | Curtis Duncan | 1983–1986 | 1,308 |
| 9 | Patrick Wright | 1990–1993 | 1,218 |
| 10 | Tim Hill | 1978–1980 | 1,178 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Northwestern only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.