Rutgers Scarlet Knights · All-time career leaders
Rutgers Football Career Punt Return Yards Leaders
Marshall Roberts holds Rutgers's career punt return yards record with 1,018 yards (1989–1992). Henry Jenkins (726) and John Pollock (652) round out the top three. 3 of the top 10 played since 2000; the most recent is Janarion Grant (2013–2017), No. 4 on the list.
Rutgers Scarlet KnightsUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Punt Return Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marshall Roberts | 1989–1992 | 1,018 |
| 2 | Henry Jenkins | 1975–1976 | 726 |
| 3 | John Pollock | 1966–1968 | 652 |
| 4 | Janarion Grant | 2013–2017 | 588 |
| 5 | Tony Pawlik | 1972–1974 | 545 |
| 6 | Henry Stevens | 1944 | 444 |
| 6 | Willie Foster | 2003–2006 | 444 |
| 8 | Tres Moses | 2001–2005 | 441 |
| 9 | Reggie Funderburk | 1993–1997 | 440 |
| 10 | Ken Smith | 1977–1980 | 384 |
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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.