San José State Spartans · All-time career leaders
San José State Football Career Punt Return Yards Leaders
Jimmie Lassiter holds San José State's career punt return yards record with 575 yards (1970–1972). Heshimu Colar (567) and Scott Wells (562) round out the top three. 1 of the top 10 played since 2000; the most recent is Charles Pauley (2001–2002), No. 8 on the list.
San José State SpartansUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Punt Return Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jimmie Lassiter | 1970–1972 | 575 |
| 2 | Heshimu Colar | 1988–1991 | 567 |
| 3 | Scott Wells | 1987–1988 | 562 |
| 4 | Archie Chagonjian | 1949–1951 | 548 |
| 5 | K.C. Clark | 1983–1986 | 493 |
| 6 | Omarr Smith | 1995–1998 | 472 |
| 7 | Brian Lundy | 1992–1995 | 444 |
| 8 | Charles Pauley | 2001–2002 | 355 |
| 9 | Billy Parton | 1947–1948 | 333 |
| 10 | Aubrey Minter | 1941 | 330 |
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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.