Mike Cofer (linebacker)
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| Position: | Linebacker | ||||||||
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| Date of birth: | April 7, 1960 | ||||||||
| Place of birth: | Knoxville, Tennessee | ||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 245 lb (111 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Rule High School | ||||||||
| College: | Tennessee | ||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1983 / Round: 3 / Pick: 67 | ||||||||
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| Sacks: | 62.5 |
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| Interceptions: | 1 |
| Fumble recoveries: | 10 |
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Michael Lynn "Mike" Cofer (born April 7, 1960) is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the third round of the 1983 NFL Draft. He was a Pro Bowl selection in 1988.
Cofer played college football at Tennessee, where he was a captain of the 1982 squad.
Cofer was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, and grew up in the city's Mechanicsville neighborhood. He played high school football at Rule High School. Following his senior season, he was named to the Parade All-American team, and was the number one recruit in the state, with offers from 50 schools.
Cofer played college football at Tennessee from 1979 through the 1982 season. In 1979, he played in all eleven games, registering 27 tackles (11 solo) and a fumble recovery. In 1980, he played in five games, picking up 32 tackles (22 solo), including a sack and two tackles for a loss, as well as two fumble recoveries, before suffering a season-ending knee injury. Cofer played in 10 games in 1981, registering 94 tackles (53 solo) and a blocked punt. He played in 11 games in 1982, tallying 84 tackles (58 solo), including 4 sacks and 5 tackles for a loss, as well as two fumble recoveries. He was named All-SEC following the 1982 season.
At Tennessee, Cofer was known as Mike "Stop" Cofer to distinguish him from his teammate, Mike "Go" Cofer, who played tight end.
Cofer was drafted in the 3rd round (67th overall) by the Detroit Lions in the 1983 NFL draft. He played 10 seasons in the NFL, all with the Lions, starting in 104 games. He registered 511 tackles and 63 sacks during his career.
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