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Rice Football Career Kick Return Yards Leaders
Michael Perry holds Rice's career kick return yards record with 2,366 yards (1995–1998). Quentis Roper (1,683) and Austin Walter (1,548) round out the top three. 5 of the top 10 played since 2000; the most recent is Quinton Jackson (2022–2025), No. 9 on the list.
Rice OwlsUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Kick Return Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Perry | 1995–1998 | 2,366 |
| 2 | Quentis Roper | 1985–1988 | 1,683 |
| 3 | Austin Walter | 2015–2018 | 1,548 |
| 4 | James Sykes | 1973–1976 | 1,398 |
| 5 | Ja'Corey Shepherd | 2005–2008 | 1,358 |
| 6 | Sean White | 1999–2002 | 1,155 |
| 7 | Austin Trammell | 2017–2020 | 1,096 |
| 8 | Shane Turner | 2009–2010 | 1,021 |
| 9 | Quinton JacksonIn CFB 27 | 2022–2025 | 985 |
| 10 | Carl Swierc | 1971–1973 | 910 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Rice only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.