As a junior in 2005, he again led the team with 52 receptions for 685 yards and 5 touchdowns. He also rushed 17 times for 41 yards and 5 touchdowns, and averaged 30.3 yards per return on kickoffs and 15.3 yards per return on punts. He had two kick returns for touchdowns (87 yards vs. SMU, 100 yards vs. BYU), which tied him for the most in the nation. He was honored by the Mountain West Conference as the first-team All-MWC return specialist and as a third-team wide receiver. He was named the first-team All-America kick returner by ESPN, Sports Illustrated and the Walter Camp Football Foundation.