Former Pro Bowl QB Derek Carr is Returning to Football — But Not the NFL
After retiring from the NFL last offseason, ex-New Orleans Saints QB Derek Carr is making his return to football with UCLA.
Former Pro Bowl quarterback Derek Carr is making a comeback to football, but this time it’s not in the NFL. Following his retirement from the league after the 2024 season, Carr has been hired as a special advisor to UCLA’s new head coach Bob Chesney. The UCLA football team announced on Monday the decision, highlighting Carr’s extensive experience and accomplishments in the sport.
Carr, a four-time Pro Bowler and former NCAA passing yards leader, expressed his excitement about the opportunity to work with Chesney and the UCLA staff, stating that he is eager to contribute his expertise to the program. With a stellar 11-year NFL career that saw him record 41,245 yards, 257 touchdowns, and 112 interceptions, Carr’s impact in the league was undeniable.
His college career at Fresno State was equally remarkable, where he led the team to a 20-6 record in his final two seasons and earned numerous accolades, including being named two-time Mountain West Offensive Player of the Year and winning the prestigious Sammy Baugh Trophy in 2013.
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