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Syracuse Football Career Kick Return Yards Leaders
Sean Riley holds Syracuse's career kick return yards record with 2,433 yards (2016–2019). Qadry Ismail (2,290) and Max Suter (1,900) round out the top three. 4 of the top 10 played since 2000; the most recent is Sean Riley (2016–2019), No. 1 on the list.
Syracuse OrangeUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Kick Return Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sean Riley | 2016–2019 | 2,433 |
| 2 | Qadry Ismail | 1989–1992 | 2,290 |
| 3 | Max Suter | 2007–2010 | 1,900 |
| 4 | Jim Turner | 1994–1997 | 1,688 |
| 5 | Harold Gayden | 1982–1986 | 1,562 |
| 6 | Jeremiah Kobena | 2011–2014 | 1,463 |
| 7 | Kevin Johnson | 1995–1998 | 1,437 |
| 8 | Mike Holmes | 2007–2010 | 1,293 |
| 9 | Kirby Dar Dar | 1991–1994 | 1,096 |
| 10 | Joe Morris | 1978–1981 | 1,023 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Syracuse only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.