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San Diego State Football Career Kick Return Yards Leaders
Rashaad Penny holds San Diego State's career kick return yards record with 2,449 yards (2014–2017). Colin Lockett (2,216) and Jordan Byrd (2,020) round out the top three. 7 of the top 15 played since 2000; the most recent is Jordan Byrd (2018–2022), No. 3 on the list.
San Diego State AztecsUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Kick Return Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rashaad Penny | 2014–2017 | 2,449 |
| 2 | Colin Lockett | 2010–2013 | 2,216 |
| 3 | Jordan Byrd | 2018–2022 | 2,020 |
| 4 | Monty Gilbreath | 1986–1989 | 1,543 |
| 5 | Darnay Scott | 1991–1993 | 1,399 |
| 6 | Patrick Rowe | 1987–1991 | 1,248 |
| 7 | Davion Mauldin | 2008–2009 | 1,224 |
| 8 | Mekell Wesley | 2006–2009 | 1,020 |
| 9 | Juwan Washington | 2016–2018 | 1,017 |
| 10 | Phil Smith | 1981–1982 | 1,003 |
| 11 | Az Hakim | 1994–1997 | 999 |
| 12 | Brandon Davis | 2008–2011 | 952 |
| 13 | Steve Sapler | 1978–1979 | 886 |
| 14 | Curtis Shearer | 1991–1994 | 875 |
| 15 | Damon Gourdine | 1997–1999 | 835 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at San Diego State only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.