Derek Carr joins UCLA football as special advisor to coaching staff
6 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 1:32 AM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
UCLA football has announced the hiring of Derek Carr as a special advisor to head coach Bob Chesney. In this role, Carr will assist the coaching staff with game-planning strategies and work directly with the team's quarterbacks. Carr, a former NFL quarterback with 11 seasons of experience, is expected to leverage his expertise and passion for the game to contribute to the development of UCLA players. This marks his first official role since retiring from the NFL in May 2025 due to a shoulder injury. UCLA's current starting quarterback is Nico Iamaleava, returning after a productive previous season.
- •Derek Carr will assist UCLA's offensive strategy and quarterbacks
- •Carr played 11 seasons in the NFL, mainly with the Raiders
- •Nico Iamaleava is UCLA's starting quarterback for the upcoming season
- •Carr's hiring reflects UCLA's commitment to developing its football program
- 1:49 AMESPN NFL — Former NFL QB Carr joins UCLA as special adviser
- 1:15 AMYahoo Sports — Former NFL Pro Bowler Derek Carr joins UCLA's coaching staff
- 1:09 AMYahoo Sports — Former Saints QB Derek Carr finds new opportunity in college football
- 12:02 AMYahoo Sports — Derek Carr joins UCLA as a special advisor to the head coach
- 11:58 PMYahoo Sports — UCLA football hires Derek Carr in special advisor role
"The UCLA Bruins hired former New Orleans Saints and Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr as a 'special advisor' to new head coach Bob Chesney.
"UCLA is adding former Raiders and Saints quarterback Derek Carr as a special adviser to coach Bob Chesney, the team announced Monday.
"The UCLA Bruins made an addition to their coaching staff on Monday, bringing in Derek Carr as a special advisor to Bob Chesney.
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External links- ESPN NFLAug 11, 2026, 1:49 AMFormer NFL QB Carr joins UCLA as special adviser
UCLA is adding former Raiders and Saints quarterback Derek Carr as a special adviser to coach Bob Chesney, the team announced Monday.
- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 1:15 AMFormer NFL Pro Bowler Derek Carr joins UCLA's coaching staff
The UCLA Bruins made an addition to their coaching staff on Monday, bringing in Derek Carr as a special advisor to Bob Chesney.
- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 1:09 AMFormer Saints QB Derek Carr finds new opportunity in college football
The UCLA Bruins hired former New Orleans Saints and Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr as a 'special advisor' to new head coach Bob Chesney.
- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 12:02 AMDerek Carr joins UCLA as a special advisor to the head coach
Derek Carr is returning to football.
- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 11:58 PMUCLA 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.
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