A 6'2", 197 lb (89 kg) kicker from North Carolina State University, Cofer played in the NFL from 1987 to 1993 and 1995.
After going undrafted, Cofer was signed by the Cleveland Browns in the off-season, but was ultimately released and picked up by the New Orleans Saints, where he would put up a single made field goal attempt, as well as 5 made extra points out of 7 attempted in 2 games.
This season would prove to be one of the 49ers' most dominant in franchise history, as after making it to Super Bowl XXIV, during which Cofer made 7 out of 8 extra point attempts, they would beat the Denver Broncos 55-10, accounting for the most points ever scored by a winning team in a Super Bowl.
For his performance this season (which included being the NFL's leader in scoring), Cofer would earn a First-team All-Pro nomination.
The 49ers would once again face the Cowboys in the NFC Championship game, but once again lost, 21-38, as Cofer made all three of his extra-point attempts.
[3] He won two more poles at Saugus Speedway and Tucson Raceway Park, finishing fifth in the final points standings[4] and winning the series' Rookie of the Year Award.
[5] In 1995, he was offered an invitation to compete in the newly formed SuperTruck Series presented by Craftsman, but turned it down to take the job as kickers coach with the Carolina Panthers.
[5] In 2002, Cofer ran three races in the Truck Series starting at Indianapolis Raceway Park,[6] driving the No.