Derek Carr
Carr with the Las Vegas Raiders in 2021 | |||||||||||||||
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| Position: | Quarterback | ||||||||||||||
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| Born: | March 28, 1991 Bakersfield, California, U.S. | ||||||||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||||||||||
| Weight: | 215 lb (98 kg) | ||||||||||||||
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| High school: | Bakersfield Christian | ||||||||||||||
| College: | Fresno State (2009–2013) | ||||||||||||||
| NFL draft: | 2014: 2nd round, 36th pick | ||||||||||||||
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Derek Dallas Carr (born March 28, 1991) is an American former professional football quarterback who played 11 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Fresno State Bulldogs, receiving first-team All-Mountain West Conference honors twice before being selected by the Oakland Raiders in the second round of the 2014 NFL draft.
A four-time Pro Bowler, Carr helped the Raiders reach the playoffs during the 2016 season, the franchise's first appearance since 2002, as well as another postseason berth in 2021. Following a 2022 season that was below expectations, Carr lost his starting job and agreed with Raiders leadership to be released following the conclusion of the season. He left the Raiders as the franchise leader in passing yards, passing touchdowns, and pass completions. After leaving the Raiders, Carr played two seasons for the New Orleans Saints before announcing his retirement in 2025 due to a severe rotator cuff injury.