second highest total in Big Sky single-game history; he recorded 12 receptions for 171 yards and two touchdowns, returned four kickoffs for 178 yards and 40 yards from six punt returns. Mariani finished his college career as one of the most successful receivers in school history with records in career receiving yards (3,018), receiving touchdowns (29) and career all-purpose yards (5,441). Professional career Tennessee Titans Mariani was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the 7th round of the 2010 NFL Draft and later signed a four-year deal with the team. In week 4, he returned a kickoff 98 yards for a touchdown. In week 11, he returned a punt 87 yards for a touchdown against the Washington Redskins. Mariani was selected to the 2011 Pro Bowl as a return specialist for the American Football Conference (AFC). Mariani set two Pro Bowl records in the 2011 Pro Bowl: number of returns and total return yards for a game. Mariani missed the entire 2012 season after he broke his leg on a first-quarter punt return in the third game of the preseason against the Arizona Cardinals. He was released by the Titans during final cuts on August 29, 2014. Chicago Bears On November 18, 2014, Mariani was signed by the Chicago Bears to a two-year contract. Mariani only played in six games during the 2014 season, returning 20 kickoffs for 510 yards. On January 3, 2016, Mariani caught a career-high six receptions for a career-high 80 yards against the Detroit Lions. Mariani ended his 2015 season with a career-high 26.1 yards per return but with a career low 16 returns. On March 12, 2016, Mariani was re-signed by the Chicago Bears to a one-year contract. Tennessee Titans (second stint) On September 5, 2016, Mariani was once again signed to the Tennessee Titans after being released from the Bears over the previous weekend. Mariani finished the 2016 season with 795 total returning yards and 0 touchdowns. Career awards and highlights Pro Bowl selection (2010) PFWA All-AFC selection (2010) AFC Kickoff Return yards leader (2010) 2× AFC Special Teams Player of the Week (Week 11, 2010, Week 10, 2011) Sporting News All-Rookie Team (2010) Records Oilers/Titans franchise records Most kick return yards in a single season: 1,530 (2010) Most kickoff returns: 61 (2010) Pro Bowl records Most kickoff return yards in a single game: 326 (2011) Most returns in a single game: 9 (2011)