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Oregon Football Career Kick Return Yards Leaders
Charles Nelson holds Oregon's career kick return yards record with 2,424 yards (2014–2017). De'Anthony Thomas (1,885) and Steve Brown (1,868) round out the top three. 4 of the top 10 played since 2000; the most recent is Charles Nelson (2014–2017), No. 1 on the list.
Oregon DucksUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Kick Return Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charles Nelson | 2014–2017 | 2,424 |
| 2 | De'Anthony Thomas | 2011–2013 | 1,885 |
| 3 | Steve Brown | 1979–1982 | 1,868 |
| 4 | Allan Amundson | 1999–2002 | 1,680 |
| 5 | Jonathan Stewart | 2005–2007 | 1,664 |
| 6 | Kenjon Barner | 2009–2012 | 1,371 |
| 7 | Chris Oldham | 1987–1989 | 1,284 |
| 8 | Dwight Robertson | 1978–1980 | 1,262 |
| 9 | Derek Loville | 1986–1989 | 1,183 |
| 10 | Sean Burwell | 1990–1993 | 1,181 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Oregon only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.