UCLA football hires Derek Carr in special advisor role
Derek Carr joins UCLA football as a special advisor to coach Bob Chesney, helping the coaching staff with its quarterbacks.
UCLA football has announced the hiring of former NFL quarterback Derek Carr as a special advisor to coach Bob Chesney, effective Monday, Aug. 10. Carr, who retired from the NFL in May 2025 after playing for the Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders and New Orleans Saints for 11 seasons, will assist the coaching staff in game-planning strategy and work with UCLA's quarterbacks.
Carr's nine seasons with the Raiders saw him become the franchise's all-time leader in passing yards, touchdowns, and completions. At Fresno State, he was a two-time Mountain West Offensive Player of the Year, setting a school record with 5,083 passing yards and 50 touchdowns in his senior year. Carr's addition to the UCLA program is hailed as a valuable resource for the coaching staff and student-athletes, with coach Chesney emphasizing Carr's experience, leadership, and passion for the game.
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