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Tulane Football Career Kick Return Yards Leaders
Jeff Liggon holds Tulane's career kick return yards record with 2,922 yards (1993–1996). Michael Pierce (2,570) and Terrance Strickland (2,033) round out the top three. 4 of the top 10 played since 2000; the most recent is Amare Jones (2018–2020), No. 5 on the list.
Tulane Green WaveUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Kick Return Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeff Liggon | 1993–1996 | 2,922 |
| 2 | Michael Pierce | 1986–1989 | 2,570 |
| 3 | Terrance Strickland | 1988–1992 | 2,033 |
| 4 | Martin Mitchell | 1973–1975 | 1,916 |
| 5 | Amare Jones | 2018–2020 | 1,729 |
| 6 | Fred Smith | 2003–2007 | 1,727 |
| 7 | Rob Kelley | 2011–2015 | 1,370 |
| 8 | Sherman Badie | 2014–2017 | 1,204 |
| 9 | Jim Trahan | 1966–1968 | 1,145 |
| 10 | John Wilson | 1997–2000 | 1,130 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Tulane only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.