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Wisconsin Football Career Punt Return Yards Leaders
Jim Leonhard holds Wisconsin's career punt return yards record with 1,347 yards (2001–2004). Nick Davis (1,007) and Troy Vincent (773) round out the top three. 5 of the top 10 played since 2000; the most recent is Kenzel Doe (2011–2014), No. 7 on the list.
Wisconsin BadgersUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Punt Return Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Leonhard | 2001–2004 | 1,347 |
| 2 | Nick Davis | 1998–2001 | 1,007 |
| 3 | Troy Vincent | 1988–1991 | 773 |
| 4 | Thad McFadden | 1980–1984 | 731 |
| 5 | David Gilreath | 2007–2010 | 721 |
| 6 | Jared Abbrederis | 2010–2013 | 587 |
| 7 | Kenzel Doe | 2011–2014 | 481 |
| 8 | Ira Matthews | 1975–1978 | 443 |
| 9 | Brandon Williams | 2002–2005 | 438 |
| 10 | Gene Evans | 1947–1949 | 395 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Wisconsin only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.