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Ohio State Football Career Punt Return Yards Leaders
David Boston holds Ohio State's career punt return yards record with 959 yards (1996–1998). Ted Ginn, Jr. (900) and Garcia Lane (895) round out the top three. 4 of the top 10 played since 2000; the most recent is Jalin Marshall (2013–2015), No. 8 on the list.
Ohio State BuckeyesUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Punt Return Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Boston | 1996–1998 | 959 |
| 2 | Ted Ginn, Jr. | 2004–2006 | 900 |
| 3 | Garcia Lane | 1980–1983 | 895 |
| 4 | Neal Colzie | 1972–1974 | 855 |
| 5 | Ray Small | 2006–2009 | 790 |
| 6 | Mike Guess | 1977–1979 | 751 |
| 7 | Nate Clements | 1998–2000 | 695 |
| 8 | Jalin Marshall | 2013–2015 | 662 |
| 9 | Jeff Graham | 1988–1990 | 531 |
| 10 | Chris Gamble | 2001–2003 | 467 |
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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.