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Derek Carr, the retired Pro Bowl quarterback, has accepted a special advisor role at UCLA football, leveraging his extensive NFL experience to shape quarterback development and game strategy.
Derek Carr, a veteran NFL quarterback with over 41,000 passing yards, will advise UCLA head coach Bob Chesney, offering mentorship to young quarterbacks and supporting the team’s rebuilding efforts.
The former Raiders and Saints quarterback will assist with game planning and quarterback development for the Bruins, whose season opener is set for September 5 against Cal.
UCLA announced that Derek Carr, a retired NFL veteran, will serve as a special advisor to head coach Bob Chesney, focusing on quarterback development and game planning.
UCLA Football announced the hiring of Derek Carr as a special advisor to head coach Bob Chesney, bringing NFL experience and leadership to the program ahead of the 2026 season.
UCLA football under Bob Chesney is climbing the rankings with a top‑15 recruiting class, while the baseball team captures national awards, reflecting a unified push for excellence on and off the field.