Who Has the Longest Kick Return in NFL History?
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We all know that football is a game of inches. But did you know that the longest kick return in NFL history is 108 yards? That’s pretty impressive!
In this blog post, we’ll take a look at who has the longest kick return in NFL history and what they did to make it happen. We’ll also explore some of the other longest returns in the league, so you can see just how impressive this record really is.
Introduction
In National Football League (NFL) history, there have been plenty of amazing return men who have graced the field and amazed fans with their elusiveness and speed. Some of the greatest return men in NFL history include the likes of Devin Hester, perhaps the most prolific return man in recent memory, as well as Deion Sanders, one of the most dangerous all-around athletes to ever play the game.
Although there have been many great return men throughout NFL history, there is only one player who can lay claim to having the longest kick return in NFL history. That distinction belongs to Joshua Cribbs, who notched a 108-yard return for a touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles in 2009.
The Longest Kick Returns in NFL History
Devin Hester
In 2006, Devin Hester set the NFL record for the longest return when he took a kick off back for 106 yards against the New York Giants. The previous record of 103 yards was held by Mel Gray of the Detroit Lions.
Leon Washington
Leon Washington is a former American football running back who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the New York Jets in the fourth round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college football at Florida State.
Washington has also played for the Seattle Seahawks, New England Patriots, and Kansas City Chiefs. In 2010, he was selected to the Pro Bowl as a member of the Seahawks.
Washington holds the NFL record for longest kickoff return (108 yards), and is tied for second-most career kickoff return touchdowns (8).
Josh Cribbs
Josh Cribbs holds the record for the longest kickoff return in NFL history. He returned a kickoff 108 yards for a touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles in 2007. The previous record was 106 yards, set by Ellis Hobbs in 2007.
Conclusion
Devin Hester of the Chicago Bears currently holds the record for the longest kick return in NFL history. In Super Bowl XLI, he returned a kickoff 92 yards for a touchdown.
