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San José State Football Career Kick Return Yards Leaders
Tyler Ervin holds San José State's career kick return yards record with 2,374 yards (2011–2015). Deoncé Whitaker (1,837) and Brandon Rutley (1,812) round out the top three. 5 of the top 10 played since 2000; the most recent is Tyler Ervin (2011–2015), No. 1 on the list.
San José State SpartansUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Kick Return Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyler Ervin | 2011–2015 | 2,374 |
| 2 | Deoncé Whitaker | 1998–2001 | 1,837 |
| 3 | Brandon Rutley | 2008–2009 | 1,812 |
| 4 | Sheldon Canley | 1988–1990 | 1,800 |
| 5 | Jimmie Lassiter | 1970–1972 | 1,606 |
| 6 | John Broussard | 2003–2006 | 1,546 |
| 7 | Charles Pauley | 2001–2002 | 1,441 |
| 8 | Frank Slaton | 1967–1969 | 1,318 |
| 9 | Stan Webster | 1978–1979 | 1,197 |
| 10 | Trestin George | 2002–2005 | 1,081 |
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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 José State only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.