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Tulane Football Career Punt Return Yards Leaders
Joe Bullard holds Tulane's career punt return yards record with 1,049 yards (1969–1971). Don Zimmerman (950) and John Wilson (701) round out the top three. 3 of the top 10 played since 2000; the most recent is Jha'Quan Jackson (2019–2023), No. 4 on the list.
Tulane Green WaveUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Punt Return Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Bullard | 1969–1971 | 1,049 |
| 2 | Don Zimmerman | 1930–1932 | 950 |
| 3 | John Wilson | 1997–2000 | 701 |
| 4 | Jha'Quan Jackson | 2019–2023 | 677 |
| 5 | Lynaris Elpheage | 2000–2002 | 597 |
| 6 | Reggie Reginelli | 1979–1982 | 568 |
| 7 | Fred Smith | 2003–2007 | 563 |
| 8 | Martin Mitchell | 1973–1976 | 527 |
| 9 | Lou Thomas | 1940–1942 | 443 |
| 10 | P.J. Franklin | 1995–1998 | 433 |
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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.