NFL Kick off return leaders:
Most Seasons Leading League: 3
Abe Woodson, San Francisco, 1959, 1962-63
Most Kickoff Returns, Career: 607
Brian Mitchell, Washington, 1990-99; Philadelphia, 2000-02; N.Y. Giants, 2003
Most Kickoff Returns, Season: 82
MarTay Jenkins, Arizona, 2000
Most Kickoff Returns, Rookie, Season: 72
Josh Scobey, Arizona, 2003
Chris Carr, Oakland, 2005
Most Kickoff Returns, Game: 10
Desmond Howard, Oakland vs. Seattle, 10/26/97
Richard Alston, Cleveland vs. Cincinnati, 11/28/04
Brian Mitchell.
Joshua Cribbs of the Cleveland Browns
Devin Hester
As of the end of the 2007 season, the record is 13 and is held by Brian Mitchell (9 punt returns, 4 kickoff returns).
12 ... 10 punt returns and 2 kickoff returns.
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In the NFL through Week 3 of the 2010 season ... Kickoff returns for a TD: Josh Cribbs with 8. Punt returns for a TD: Eric Metcalf with 10.
Utah at Colorado, 11/23/2012, 4th quarter had back to back 100 yard kickoff returns
In the 2013 NFL season, there were a total of 5 kickoff returns for touchdowns. This marked a decline in kickoff return touchdowns compared to previous years, reflecting changes in kickoff rules aimed at improving player safety. The trend of fewer returns continued in subsequent seasons as teams increasingly opted for touchbacks.
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8 ... 4 on punt returns, 2 on kickoff returns, and 2 on pass receptions.
The record for three consecutive kickoff returns for touchdowns occurred in an NFL game between the San Diego Chargers and the New England Patriots on October 2, 2007. In this game, the Chargers' Darrion Scott, the Patriots' Ellis Hobbs, and then the Chargers' Chris Chambers each returned kickoffs for touchdowns in succession. This remarkable sequence showcased the explosive potential of kickoff returns in football.