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WKU Football Career Kick Return Yards Leaders
Kylen Towner holds WKU's career kick return yards record with 2,732 yards (2014–2017). Joey Stockton (2,302) and Antonio Andrews (1,780) round out the top three. 5 of the top 10 played since 2000; the most recent is Kylen Towner (2014–2017), No. 1 on the list.
Western Kentucky HilltoppersUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Kick Return Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kylen Towner | 2014–2017 | 2,732 |
| 2 | Joey Stockton | 1994–1997 | 2,302 |
| 3 | Antonio Andrews | 2010–2013 | 1,780 |
| 4 | Bobby Rainey | 2008–2011 | 1,631 |
| 5 | Willie McNeal | 2010–2014 | 1,390 |
| 6 | Dennis Mitchell | 2003–2006 | 1,306 |
| 7 | Joe Arnold | 1985–1989 | 903 |
| 8 | John Embree | 1970–1973 | 884 |
| 9 | Nate Jones | 1977–1980 | 845 |
| 10 | Davlin Mullen | 1979–1982 | 833 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at WKU only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.