The Best Kickoff Return Men in NFL History

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Published: May 31, 2009

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... and many more. Some specialize in returning mainly punts or kickoffs. Some do both. First we start with the best kickoff AND punt returner in NFL history: Brian Mitchell Brian was a college Quarterback who was drafted in the fifth round of the 1990 draft by the Washington Redskins. He was converted to running back, but did his major work as a return specialist. Brian split return duties with two other players in his rookie season, but did rush for a TD on 15 attempts. Taking over the full time return duties the next season, Brian led the NFL with 600 punt return yards and two touchdowns. He also averaged 13.3 yards per return, helping the Redskins win Super Bowl XXVI. He was selected to his first All Pro team that year. He scored on a career long 84 yard punt return the next season. Brian led the NFL in all purpose yards 4 times from 1994 to 1998. In 1994, he led the NFL with a career best 14.1 yards per punt return average. He also led the NFL with two punt retur...

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