Discover 10 Shocking Facts About NFL QB Derek Carr You Never Knew

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Derek Carr is a professional American football quarterback who currently plays for the Las Vegas Raiders of the National Football League (NFL).

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He was a two-time Mountain West Conference Player of the Year and a Consensus All-American while playing football at Fresno State.

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Carr was selected by the Raiders in the second round of the 2014 NFL Draft.

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In his first season with the Raiders, Carr set a franchise record for touchdowns by a rookie quarterback and was named the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year.

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In 2016, Carr signed a five-year, $125 million contract extension with the Raiders, making him one of the highest paid players in the NFL at the time.

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Carr has been named a Pro Bowl selection three times in his career (2015, 2016, 2019).

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He has also been named a team captain for the Raiders several times.

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Carr is known for his strong work ethic and leadership abilities, and he is highly respected by his teammates and coaches.

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Carr works with groups that offer clean water to impoverished communities outside of football.

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Carr is married and has three children. He and his wife founded the Derek and Heather Carr Family Foundation, which aims to support children and families in need.

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