Derek Carr joins UCLA football staff as adviser to Bob Chesney
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 12:53 AM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
Derek Carr has joined UCLA's football staff as a special adviser to head coach Bob Chesney, as announced on August 11, 2026. The former NFL quarterback, who played 11 seasons primarily with the Raiders, will assist in game planning and strategy, with a focus on the quarterbacks. Carr's addition comes at a critical time for UCLA, which seeks to revitalize its football program after struggling in recent seasons. His connection with general manager Darrick Yray, stemming from their time at Fresno State, played a key role in this hiring. Carr is expected to bring significant experience and leadership as the Bruins look to improve their performance following a series of underwhelming seasons.
- •Derek Carr is now a special adviser to Bob Chesney at UCLA.
- •Carr will assist the offensive staff and work with quarterbacks.
- •UCLA hopes to improve after poor recent seasons in the Big Ten.
- •Carr's hiring is linked to general manager Darrick Yray's past with him.
- •Chesney is in his first season as head coach for UCLA.
- 12:53 AMYahoo Sports — UCLA football hires Derek Carr as special advisor to Bob Chesney
- 12:29 AMYahoo Sports — Derek Carr joins UCLA football staff as adviser to first-year head coach Bob Chesney
- 12:27 AMYahoo Sports — Ex-Raiders QB Derek Carr joins UCLA's coaching staff as special adviser to Bob Chesney
"Former NFL quarterback Derek Carr has joined UCLA's coaching staff as a special adviser to head coach Bob Chesney. The Bruins announced the hiring Monday of the 35-year-old Carr, who is volunteering in his first major coaching role. The longtime Raiders starter will help Chesney and the Bruins’ offensive staff with game planning and strategy, and he will work with UCLA's quarterbacks.
"The Bruins hope that Carr is part of a turnaround under first-year head coach Bob Chesney.
"The Bruins have added some serious NFL experience to their coaching staff.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 12:53 AMUCLA football hires Derek Carr as special advisor to Bob Chesney
The Bruins have added some serious NFL experience to their coaching staff.
- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 12:29 AMDerek Carr joins UCLA football staff as adviser to first-year head coach Bob Chesney
The Bruins hope that Carr is part of a turnaround under first-year head coach Bob Chesney.
- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 12:27 AMEx-Raiders QB Derek Carr joins UCLA's coaching staff as special adviser to Bob Chesney
Former NFL quarterback Derek Carr has joined UCLA's coaching staff as a special adviser to head coach Bob Chesney. The Bruins announced the hiring Monday of the 35-year-old Carr, who is volunteering in his first major coaching role. The longtime Raiders starter will help Chesney and the Bruins’ offensive staff with game planning and strategy, and he will work with UCLA's quarterbacks.
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