| Paul Hofer | |
| Number: | 36 |
| Position: | Running back |
| Birth Date: | 13 May 1952 |
| Birth Place: | Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Height Ft: | 6 |
| Height In: | 0 |
| Weight Lbs: | 195 |
| High School: | Christian Brothers (TN)Tennessee Military Institute |
| College: | Mississippi |
| Draftyear: | 1976 |
| Draftround: | 11 |
| Draftpick: | 305 |
| Pastteams: | |
| Highlights: |
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| Statlabel1: | Rushing attempts |
| Statvalue1: | 416 |
| Statlabel2: | Rushing yards |
| Statvalue2: | 1,746 |
| Statlabel3: | Receptions |
| Statvalue3: | 147 |
| Statlabel4: | Receiving yards |
| Statvalue4: | 1,634 |
| Statlabel5: | Total TDs |
| Statvalue5: | 21 |
| Pfr: | H/HofePa00 |
Paul Hofer (born May 13, 1952) is a former professional American football player who played running back for six seasons in the National Football League (NFL).[1] He was a part of the San Francisco 49ers Super Bowl XVI winning team.
Known for his hard and relentless running style, Hofer was a fan favorite despite being on poor 49ers teams in the mid to late 1970s. Hofer was a brutal, attacking runner who suffered serious knee injuries that ultimately shortened his career. Hofer saw limited duty during the 1981 season but was placed on injured reserve before season's end; he was unable to play in the playoffs or the Super Bowl. He retired soon thereafter.