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Ohio State Football Career Kick Return Yards Leaders
Maurice Hall holds Ohio State's career kick return yards record with 1,642 yards (2001–2004). Ken-Yon Rambo (1,468) and Carlos Snow (1,380) round out the top three. 6 of the top 10 played since 2000; the most recent is Parris Campbell (2015–2018), No. 8 on the list.
Ohio State BuckeyesUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Kick Return Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maurice Hall | 2001–2004 | 1,642 |
| 2 | Ken-Yon Rambo | 1997–2000 | 1,468 |
| 3 | Carlos Snow | 1987–1991 | 1,380 |
| 4 | Jordan Hall | 2009–2013 | 1,308 |
| 5 | Dontre Wilson | 2013–2016 | 1,280 |
| 6 | Ted Ginn, Jr. | 2004–2006 | 1,012 |
| 7 | Howard Cassady | 1952–1955 | 981 |
| 8 | Parris Campbell | 2015–2018 | 913 |
| 9 | Tom Barrington | 1963–1965 | 730 |
| 10 | Lamaar Thomas | 2006–2009 | 721 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Ohio State only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.