Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · All-time career leaders
WKU Football Career Punt Return Yards Leaders
Bill Green holds WKU's career punt return yards record with 1,294 yards (1967–1970). Antonio Veals (903) and Joseph Jefferson (809) round out the top three. 2 of the top 10 played since 2000; the most recent is Dennis Mitchell (2003–2006), No. 5 on the list.
Western Kentucky HilltoppersUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Punt Return Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bill Green | 1967–1970 | 1,294 |
| 2 | Antonio Veals | 2000–2003 | 903 |
| 3 | Joseph Jefferson | 1998–2001 | 809 |
| 4 | Joey Stockton | 1994–1997 | 695 |
| 5 | Dennis Mitchell | 2003–2006 | 647 |
| 6 | Virgil Livers | 1971–1974 | 593 |
| 7 | Rick Caswell | 1973–1975 | 534 |
| 8 | Dwayne Haun | 1989–1992 | 507 |
| 9 | Davlin Mullen | 1979–1982 | 438 |
| 10 | Allen Coker | 1971–1972 | 416 |
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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.