All-Time Leaders: Interception Return Yardage

 

Mike Sainristil (image via SI)

Michigan defensive back Mike Sainristil recently finished one of the greatest defensive seasons in school history, notching 6 interceptions and returning them for 232 yards and 2 touchdowns. Altogether, he finished with 7 interceptions and 240 yards for his career. Where does that rank historically?

1. 431 yards on 25 interceptions - Tom Curtis (1967-1969)
2. 240 yards on 7 interceptions - Mike Sainristil (2022-2023)
3. 237 yards on 9 interceptions - Will Johnson (2022-2024)
4. 202 yards on 9 interceptions - David Brown (1972-1974)
5. 182 yards on 8 interceptions - Thomas Darden (1969-1971)
6. 169 yards on 10 interceptions - Marcus Ray (1995-1998)
7. 169 yards on 6 interceptions - Blake Countess (2013)
8. 145 yards on 6 interceptions - Raymon Taylor (2012-2013)
9. 141 yards on 8 interceptions - Tony Jackson (1980-1981)
10. 132 yards on 10 interceptions - Keith Bostic (1980-1982)