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Rutgers Football Career Kick Return Yards Leaders
Janarion Grant holds Rutgers's career kick return yards record with 2,857 yards (2013–2017). Terrell Willis (2,063) and Nate Jones (1,902) round out the top three. 5 of the top 10 played since 2000; the most recent is Aron Cruickshank (2020–2022), No. 6 on the list.
Rutgers Scarlet KnightsUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Kick Return Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Janarion Grant | 2013–2017 | 2,857 |
| 2 | Terrell Willis | 1993–1995 | 2,063 |
| 3 | Nate Jones | 2000–2003 | 1,902 |
| 4 | Willie Foster | 2003–2006 | 1,553 |
| 5 | Eric Young | 1985–1988 | 1,451 |
| 6 | Aron Cruickshank | 2020–2022 | 1,357 |
| 7 | Joe Lefeged | 2007–2010 | 1,304 |
| 8 | Ron Allen | 1988–1991 | 1,283 |
| 9 | Jim Baker | 1965–1967 | 1,234 |
| 10 | Dennis Thomas | 1998–2001 | 1,173 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Rutgers only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.