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Notre Dame Football Career Kick Return Yards Leaders
George Atkinson III holds Notre Dame's career kick return yards record with 2,136 yards (2011–2013). C.J. Sanders (2,019) and Julius Jones (1,678) round out the top three. 6 of the top 11 played since 2000; the most recent is Chris Tyree (2020–2023), No. 10 on the list.
Notre Dame Fighting IrishUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Kick Return Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Atkinson III | 2011–2013 | 2,136 |
| 2 | C.J. Sanders | 2015–2017 | 2,019 |
| 3 | Julius Jones | 1999–2003 | 1,678 |
| 4 | Tim Brown | 1984–1987 | 1,613 |
| 5 | Raghib Ismail | 1988–1990 | 1,271 |
| 6 | Armando Allen | 2007–2010 | 1,247 |
| 7 | Vontez Duff | 2000–2003 | 1,230 |
| 8 | Tony Driver | 1997–2000 | 1,083 |
| 9 | Jim Stone | 1977–1980 | 1,079 |
| 10 | Chris Tyree | 2020–2023 | 1,059 |
| 11 | Theo Riddick | 2009–2012 | 1,051 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Notre Dame only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.