Mike Cofer was drafted No. 67 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1983 NFL Draft out of Tennessee. 123 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 47 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #67
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1983
- NFL games
- 123
- Years as starter
- 7
- Career AV
- 4725th at Tennessee
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Mike Cofer came off the board in 1983.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Tennessee
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
123 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 47 career approximate value
- Games played
- 123
- Seasons as a starter
- 7
- Career approximate value
- 4725th among Tennessee picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 47100% of career value
- Final season
- 19929 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 67
Who came off the board on either side of Mike Cofer.
Maryland
Clemson
California
Stanford
Tennessee in the 1983 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Tennessee
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
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#10
Jerod Mayo
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Tennessee · 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
#77
Byron Young
LB · LAR · 2023
Tennessee · 1× Pro Bowl
#124
Jalen Reeves-Maybin
LB · DET · 2017
Tennessee · 1× Pro Bowl
#42
Kevin Burnett
LB · DAL · 2005
Tennessee
#43
Carl Zander
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Tennessee
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Mike Cofer in the 1983 NFL Draft
Mike Cofer is a Linebacker out of Tennessee selected No. 67 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1983 NFL Draft. 123 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 47 career approximate value Tennessee has produced 214 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Mike Cofer drafted?
Mike Cofer was selected No. 67 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1983 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/mike-cofer.
What college did Mike Cofer play for?
Mike Cofer played college football at Tennessee in the SEC. See every Tennessee draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/tennessee-volunteers.
How did Mike Cofer's NFL career turn out?
123 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 47 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/mike-cofer.