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Virginia Tech Football Career Kick Return Yards Leaders
Dyrell Roberts holds Virginia Tech's career kick return yards record with 1,577 yards (2008–2012). Jon Jeffries (1,447) and Eddie Royal (1,386) round out the top three. 6 of the top 15 played since 2000; the most recent is Demitri Knowles (2011–2015), No. 4 on the list.
Virginia Tech HokiesUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Kick Return Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dyrell Roberts | 2008–2012 | 1,577 |
| 2 | Jon Jeffries | 1987–1991 | 1,447 |
| 3 | Eddie Royal | 2004–2007 | 1,386 |
| 4 | Demitri Knowles | 2011–2015 | 1,345 |
| 5 | David Wilson | 2009–2011 | 1,324 |
| 6 | Bob Thomas | 1981–1984 | 1,088 |
| 7 | Marcus Mickel | 1988–1991 | 1,035 |
| 8 | Eddie Hunter | 1983–1986 | 889 |
| 9 | Mike Imoh | 2002–2005 | 864 |
| 10 | Dickie Longerbeam | 1965–1968 | 842 |
| 11 | Billy Hardee | 1973–1975 | 833 |
| 12 | Tommy Francisco | 1964–1966 | 789 |
| 13 | Rich Matijevich | 1969–1971 | 780 |
| 14 | Richard Johnson | 2001–2004 | 752 |
| 15 | Sonny Utz | 1962–1964 | 741 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Virginia Tech only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.