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Derek Carr Hired as UCLA Special Advisor

8/11/2026

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Summary

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Derek Carr became UCLA’s special advisor to head coach Bob Chesney on August 10, 2026.
He will help with offensive game-planning and work directly with quarterbacks, including starter Nico Iamaleava.
The volunteer role is Carr’s first college-football coaching position after retiring in May 2025.
Carr, who retired with 41,245 passing yards, 257 touchdowns and four Pro Bowl nods, said six NFL teams pursued him but he will not return as a player.

History

Historical Context

On September 21 2020, former NFL star Deion Sanders became the 21st head coach of the Jackson State Tigers, an HBCU in the FCS, and guided the COVID-delayed spring-2021 season to a 4-3 record. His hiring opened the door for more ex-pros in college football, as seen when retired quarterback Derek Carr joined UCLA as an advisor to coach Bob Chesney in August 2026.

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Story summary

Derek Carr became UCLA’s special advisor to head coach Bob Chesney on August 10, 2026.
He will help with offensive game-planning and work directly with quarterbacks, including starter Nico Iamaleava.
The volunteer role is Carr’s first college-football coaching position after retiring in May 2025.
Carr, who retired with 41,245 passing yards, 257 touchdowns and four Pro Bowl nods, said six NFL teams pursued him but he will not return as a player.

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