Although the three-year veteran seemingly lost his mojo when he posted career lows on kick and punt returns, Hester's potent skills still rank above the rest at the position, and makes him worthy of his spot at the top of the list. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)

Cribbs is a powerful runner who specializes in running through arm tackles in traffic. With at least one kick return touchdown in four straight seasons, Cribbs is one of the league's biggest game-changers in the return game.(Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

The diminutive speedster has quickly ascended to the ranks of the elite after thriving as a dual threat in the kicking game. (Photo by Ben Liebenberg/NFL.com)

Leon Washington has scored four times off kickoff returns the past two seasons, and amassed 11 returns over 40 yards during that span.(Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Though critics have derided Reggie Bush for failing to live up to the hype as a running back, the sensational playmaker deserves kudos for emerging as one of the top returners in the game.(Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)