Derek Carr joins UCLA Bruins as special advisor under Bob Chesney
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 4:44 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
UCLA Bruins head coach Bob Chesney announced that Derek Carr will join the program as a special advisor. Carr, a former NFL quarterback, expressed interest in helping the Bruins as they prepare for the upcoming season. This follows a challenging 3-9 season for UCLA in 2025. Carr's presence is seen as a potential boost for the team's development, particularly for quarterback Nico Iamaleava. The exact impact of Carr's involvement remains to be seen as the season approaches.
- •Derek Carr joins UCLA as a special advisor to head coach Bob Chesney.
- •Carr last played in the NFL during the 2024 season.
- •UCLA finished the 2025 season with a record of 3-9.
- •Nico Iamaleava may benefit from Carr's guidance as quarterback.
- •Chesney welcomed Carr’s offer to help with the program.
- 4:44 PMYahoo Sports — 'The answer is yes' Bob Chesney didn't overthink bringing on Derek Carr
"According to Bob Chesney, it was Derek Carr who broached the subject of getting a position with the UCLA Bruins.
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