NFL Yards per Punt Career Leaders (since 1939)
All-Time Yards per Punt Leaders
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Leaders
| Rank | Player | Years | Tm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AJ Cole III | 48.5 | 2019-2025 | rai |
| Blake Gillikin | 48.5 | 2021-2025 | 2TM | |
| 3 | Jack Fox | 48.4 | 2020-2025 | det |
| 4 | Michael Dickson | 48.3 | 2018-2025 | sea |
| 5 | Ryan Wright | 47.9 | 2022-2025 | min |
| 6 | Tommy Townsend | 47.6 | 2020-2025 | 2TM |
| Shane Lechler | 47.6 | 2000-2017 | 2TM | |
| 8 | Logan Cooke | 47.5 | 2018-2025 | jax |
| 9 | Braden Mann | 47.3 | 2020-2025 | 2TM |
| 10 | Cameron Johnston | 47.2 | 2018-2025 | 5TM |
| 11 | Corey Bojorquez | 47.1 | 2018-2025 | 3TM |
| 12 | Bryan Anger | 47.0 | 2012-2025 | 4TM |
| 13 | Tress Way | 46.9 | 2014-2025 | was |
| 14 | Johnny Hekker | 46.8 | 2012-2025 | 3TM |
| 15 | Marquette King | 46.7 | 2013-2018 | 2TM |
| Thomas Morstead | 46.7 | 2009-2025 | 5TM | |
| Brandon Fields | 46.7 | 2007-2015 | 2TM | |
| Andy Lee | 46.7 | 2004-2022 | 4TM | |
| 19 | Rigoberto Sanchez | 46.5 | 2017-2025 | clt |
| 20 | Pat McAfee | 46.4 | 2009-2016 | clt |
| 21 | Jake Bailey | 46.3 | 2019-2025 | 2TM |
| Sam Martin | 46.3 | 2013-2025 | 4TM | |
| 23 | Brett Kern | 45.9 | 2008-2022 | 3TM |
| 24 | Riley Dixon | 45.8 | 2016-2025 | 4TM |
| 25 | Lac Edwards | 45.7 | 2016-2021 | 2TM |
| Matthew Bosher | 45.7 | 2011-2019 | atl | |
| 27 | Mitch Wishnowsky | 45.5 | 2019-2025 | 2TM |
| 28 | Britton Colquitt | 45.4 | 2010-2020 | 3TM |
| JK Scott | 45.4 | 2018-2025 | 3TM | |
| Donnie Jones | 45.4 | 2004-2018 | 6TM | |
| 31 | Kevin Huber | 45.3 | 2009-2022 | cin |
| Sam Koch | 45.3 | 2006-2021 | rav | |
| 33 | Jamie Gillan | 45.2 | 2019-2025 | 2TM |
| Brad Nortman | 45.2 | 2012-2017 | 2TM | |
| Ryan Allen | 45.2 | 2013-2020 | 4TM | |
| Mike Scifres | 45.2 | 2003-2015 | sdg | |
| Mat McBriar | 45.2 | 2004-2014 | 4TM | |
| 38 | Sammy Baugh+ | 45.1 | 1937-1952 | was |
| 39 | Pat O'Donnell | 45.0 | 2014-2025 | 4TM |
| Matt Haack | 45.0 | 2017-2025 | 6TM | |
| 41 | Dustin Colquitt | 44.8 | 2005-2021 | 5TM |
| Michael Palardy | 44.8 | 2016-2024 | 4TM | |
| Jordan Berry | 44.8 | 2015-2021 | 2TM | |
| 44 | Jon Ryan | 44.7 | 2006-2017 | 2TM |
| Brad Wing | 44.7 | 2014-2023 | 2TM | |
| Tommy Davis | 44.7 | 1959-1969 | sfo | |
| 47 | Bradley Pinion | 44.5 | 2015-2025 | 3TM |
| Steve Weatherford | 44.5 | 2006-2015 | 5TM | |
| Chris Jones | 44.5 | 2011-2020 | dal | |
| 50 | Chris Kluwe | 44.4 | 2005-2012 | min |
| 51 | Yale Lary+ | 44.3 | 1952-1964 | det |
| 52 | Tim Masthay | 44.2 | 2010-2015 | gnb |
| 53 | Ben Graham | 44.1 | 2005-2012 | 4TM |
| Ryan Quigley | 44.1 | 2013-2017 | 3TM | |
| Todd Sauerbrun | 44.1 | 1995-2007 | 5TM | |
| 56 | Colton Schmidt | 44.0 | 2014-2018 | buf |
| 57 | Bob Scarpitto | 43.8 | 1961-1968 | 3TM |
| Brian Moorman | 43.8 | 2001-2013 | 2TM | |
| Jerry Norton | 43.8 | 1954-1964 | 4TM | |
| 60 | Dave Zastudil | 43.7 | 2002-2014 | 3TM |
| Dave Lewis | 43.7 | 1970-1973 | cin | |
| 62 | Greg Montgomery | 43.6 | 1988-1997 | 3TM |
| 63 | Don Chandler | 43.5 | 1956-1967 | 2TM |
| 64 | Tom Rouen | 43.4 | 1993-2005 | 4TM |
| Rick Tuten | 43.4 | 1989-1999 | 4TM | |
| Darren Bennett | 43.4 | 1995-2005 | 2TM | |
| Jeff Locke | 43.4 | 2013-2017 | 2TM | |
| Tom Tupa | 43.4 | 1988-2004 | 7TM | |
| Rohn Stark | 43.4 | 1982-1997 | 4TM | |
| 70 | Sean Landeta | 43.3 | 1985-2005 | 5TM |
| Reggie Roby | 43.3 | 1983-1998 | 5TM | |
| 72 | Scott Player | 43.1 | 1998-2007 | 2TM |
| Horace Gillom | 43.1 | 1947-1956 | cle | |
| Josh Miller | 43.1 | 1996-2007 | 3TM | |
| 75 | Jerrel Wilson | 43.0 | 1963-1978 | 2TM |
| Frankie Albert | 43.0 | 1946-1952 | sfo | |
| Hunter Smith | 43.0 | 1999-2010 | 2TM | |
| 78 | Mitch Berger | 42.9 | 1994-2009 | 7TM |
| Saverio Rocca | 42.9 | 2007-2013 | 2TM | |
| Craig Hentrich | 42.9 | 1994-2009 | 2TM | |
| 81 | Chris Gardocki | 42.8 | 1991-2006 | 4TM |
| Danny Villanueva | 42.8 | 1960-1967 | 2TM | |
| 83 | Rich Camarillo | 42.7 | 1981-1996 | 5TM |
| Josh Bidwell | 42.7 | 2000-2010 | 3TM | |
| Michael Koenen | 42.7 | 2005-2014 | 2TM | |
| Jason Baker | 42.7 | 2001-2011 | 6TM | |
| Norm Van Brocklin+ | 42.7 | 1949-1960 | 2TM | |
| 88 | Leo Araguz | 42.6 | 1996-2005 | 4TM |
| Bobby Joe Green | 42.6 | 1960-1973 | 2TM | |
| Sam Baker | 42.6 | 1953-1969 | 4TM | |
| 91 | Chris Hanson | 42.5 | 1999-2009 | 3TM |
| Harry Newsome | 42.5 | 1985-1993 | 2TM | |
| Ralf Mojsiejenko | 42.5 | 1985-1991 | 3TM | |
| 94 | John Jett | 42.4 | 1993-2003 | 2TM |
| Bob Waterfield+ | 42.4 | 1945-1952 | ram | |
| Adam Podlesh | 42.4 | 2007-2013 | 2TM | |
| Ray Guy+ | 42.4 | 1973-1986 | rai | |
| Nick Harris | 42.4 | 2001-2012 | 3TM | |
| Lee Johnson | 42.4 | 1985-2002 | 6TM | |
| Matt Turk | 42.4 | 1995-2011 | 6TM | |
| 101 | Curley Johnson | 42.3 | 1960-1969 | 3TM |
| Jim Arnold | 42.3 | 1983-1994 | 3TM | |
| Brian Hansen | 42.3 | 1984-1999 | 5TM | |
| 104 | Jim Fraser | 42.2 | 1962-1968 | 4TM |
| Mike Horan | 42.2 | 1984-1999 | 5TM | |
| 106 | Mark Royals | 42.1 | 1987-2003 | 8TM |
| Tom Skladany | 42.1 | 1978-1983 | 2TM | |
| Tommy Barnhardt | 42.1 | 1987-2000 | 5TM | |
| Tom Hutton | 42.1 | 1995-1999 | 2TM | |
| Rick Donnelly | 42.1 | 1985-1991 | 2TM | |
| Bryan Barker | 42.1 | 1990-2005 | 6TM | |
| Jim Norton | 42.1 | 1960-1968 | oti | |
| 113 | Steve Cox | 42.0 | 1981-1988 | 2TM |
| Ron Widby | 42.0 | 1968-1973 | 2TM | |
| Pat Richter | 42.0 | 1963-1970 | was | |
| Kyle Larson | 42.0 | 2004-2008 | cin | |
| 117 | Luke Prestridge | 41.9 | 1979-1984 | 2TM |
| Pat McInally | 41.9 | 1976-1985 | cin | |
| 119 | Brad Maynard | 41.8 | 1997-2011 | 3TM |
| 120 | Fred Morrison | 41.7 | 1950-1956 | 2TM |
| Billy Van Heusen | 41.7 | 1968-1976 | den | |
| Paul Maguire | 41.7 | 1960-1970 | 2TM | |
| Mike Saxon | 41.7 | 1985-1995 | 3TM | |
| Dirk Johnson | 41.7 | 2002-2009 | 5TM | |
| 125 | Bobby Walden | 41.6 | 1964-1977 | 2TM |
| Max McGee | 41.6 | 1954-1967 | gnb | |
| Jeff Feagles | 41.6 | 1988-2009 | 5TM | |
| 128 | John Kidd | 41.5 | 1984-1998 | 5TM |
| Reggie Hodges | 41.5 | 2005-2012 | 5TM | |
| 130 | Micah Knorr | 41.4 | 2000-2004 | 2TM |
| Carl Birdsong | 41.4 | 1981-1985 | crd | |
| Scott Fulhage | 41.4 | 1987-1992 | 2TM | |
| Maury Buford | 41.4 | 1982-1991 | 3TM | |
| 134 | Jeff Gossett | 41.3 | 1981-1996 | 4TM |
| Larry Swider | 41.3 | 1979-1982 | 3TM | |
| Craig Colquitt | 41.3 | 1978-1987 | 2TM | |
| Dennis Partee | 41.3 | 1968-1975 | sdg | |
| Tom Blanchard | 41.3 | 1971-1981 | 3TM | |
| King Hill | 41.3 | 1958-1969 | 3TM | |
| 140 | Mike Eischeid | 41.2 | 1966-1974 | 2TM |
| Toby Gowin | 41.2 | 1997-2004 | 3TM | |
| Dave Jennings | 41.2 | 1974-1987 | 2TM | |
| Derrick Frost | 41.2 | 2004-2008 | 3TM | |
| Louie Aguiar | 41.2 | 1991-2000 | 4TM | |
| 145 | Tom McNeill | 41.1 | 1967-1973 | 3TM |
| Frank Garcia | 41.1 | 1981-1987 | 2TM | |
| Mike Black | 41.1 | 1983-1987 | det | |
| Kyle Richardson | 41.1 | 1997-2005 | 6TM | |
| 149 | Klaus Wilmsmeyer | 41.0 | 1992-1998 | 3TM |
| Bucky Scribner | 41.0 | 1983-1989 | 2TM | |
| George Roberts | 41.0 | 1978-1982 | 3TM | |
| Gary Collins | 41.0 | 1962-1971 | cle | |
| Billy Lothridge | 41.0 | 1964-1972 | 4TM | |
| 154 | Marv Bateman | 40.9 | 1972-1977 | 2TM |
| Tom Landry+ | 40.9 | 1949-1955 | 2TM | |
| Adrian Burk | 40.9 | 1950-1956 | 2TM | |
| 157 | Bryan Wagner | 40.8 | 1987-1995 | 5TM |
| Tom Wittum | 40.8 | 1973-1977 | sfo | |
| 159 | Steve O'Neal | 40.7 | 1969-1973 | 2TM |
| Pat Studstill | 40.7 | 1961-1972 | 3TM | |
| 161 | Russell Erxleben | 40.6 | 1979-1987 | 2TM |
| John James | 40.6 | 1972-1984 | 3TM | |
| Chad Stanley | 40.6 | 1999-2006 | 3TM | |
| David Lee | 40.6 | 1966-1978 | clt | |
| Greg Coleman | 40.6 | 1977-1988 | 3TM | |
| Ed Brown | 40.6 | 1954-1965 | 3TM | |
| 167 | Mike Mercer | 40.5 | 1961-1970 | 6TM |
| Julian Fagan | 40.5 | 1970-1973 | 2TM | |
| 169 | Chris Mohr | 40.4 | 1989-2004 | 3TM |
| 170 | Don Cockroft | 40.3 | 1968-1980 | cle |
| Herman Weaver | 40.3 | 1970-1980 | 2TM | |
| 172 | Max Runager | 40.2 | 1979-1989 | 3TM |
| Danny White | 40.2 | 1976-1988 | dal | |
| 174 | Jug Girard | 40.1 | 1948-1957 | 3TM |
| Dave Green | 40.1 | 1973-1978 | 3TM | |
| John Teltschik | 40.1 | 1986-1989 | phi | |
| 177 | Larry Seiple | 40.0 | 1967-1977 | mia |
| Chuck Ramsey | 40.0 | 1977-1984 | nyj | |
| Dale Hatcher | 40.0 | 1985-1993 | 2TM | |
| 180 | Kelly Goodburn | 39.9 | 1987-1993 | 2TM |
| Dan Stryzinski | 39.9 | 1990-2003 | 5TM | |
| Don Bracken | 39.9 | 1985-1993 | 2TM | |
| 183 | Mike Bragg | 39.8 | 1968-1980 | 2TM |
| Roy Zimmerman | 39.8 | 1940-1948 | 4TM | |
| Cliff Parsley | 39.8 | 1977-1982 | oti | |
| 186 | Dan Pastorini | 39.7 | 1971-1983 | 4TM |
| 187 | Donny Anderson | 39.6 | 1966-1974 | 2TM |
| Ken Walter | 39.6 | 1997-2006 | 3TM | |
| 189 | Spike Jones | 39.3 | 1970-1977 | 3TM |
| 190 | Tom Janik | 39.1 | 1963-1971 | 3TM |
| Joe Prokop | 39.1 | 1985-1992 | 6TM | |
| 192 | Duane Carrell | 38.9 | 1974-1977 | 4TM |
| 193 | Greg Cater | 38.7 | 1980-1987 | 2TM |
| Mike Connell | 38.7 | 1978-1981 | 2TM | |
| Bob Parsons | 38.7 | 1972-1983 | chi | |
| Rusty Jackson | 38.7 | 1976-1979 | 2TM | |
| 197 | Tom Yewcic | 38.6 | 1961-1966 | nwe |
| 198 | Jeff Hayes | 38.2 | 1982-1987 | 3TM |
| 199 | Cotton Davidson | 38.1 | 1954-1968 | 3TM |
| David Beverly | 38.1 | 1974-1980 | 2TM | |
| Jeff West | 38.1 | 1975-1985 | 3TM | |
| 202 | Bucky Dilts | 37.5 | 1977-1979 | 2TM |
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