2017 Sun Belt Conference Leaders Kickoff Returns - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/08/2018
| Name | Team | Yr | Pos | G | Ret. | Yards | Avg. | TD | Ret./G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Xavier Johnson | USA | SR | RB | 1 | 3 | 60 | 20.00 | 0 | 3.0 | 60.0 |
| 2 | Glenn Smith | Georgia St | SR | RB | 1 | 2 | 34 | 17.00 | 0 | 2.0 | 34.0 |
| 3 | Duke Carter IV | La-Monroe | SO | RB | 2 | 3 | 15 | 5.00 | 0 | 1.5 | 7.5 |
Note: To qualify, player must have played in 75% of his team's games and have a minimum of 1.2 kickoff returns per game played.