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Derek Carr, a four-time NFL Pro Bowler, visited a UCLA football practice despite never having attended the school. He had a notable NFL career, primarily with the Raiders, and has expressed a willingness to unretire if conditions are right.
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Former NFL quarterback Derek Carr never attended UCLA but that didnât stop Bob Chesney and the Bruins from welcoming the 4x Pro Bowler from attending a UCLA practice this past week.
Carr was born in Bakersfield, California and opted to stay local for his college career. Carr had an illustrious career with the Fresno State Bulldogs before getting drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the second round.
From there, Carr had a very successful NFL career. Carr played 11 seasons in the NFL, nine with the Raiders before heading to New Orleans for two seasons with the Saints. Carrâs NFL career might not be completely over either. In February of this year, Carr said that heâd be willing to unretire and return to the NFL but a return would require two prerequisites: for Carr to be healthy and to have a chance to win a Super Bowl.
Throughout his career, there was just one season where Carr seemed to be playing for a Super Bowl contending team, and that season was cut short. Carr broke his leg late in the 2016 season, with the Raiders going 12-4 on the season and Carr finishing fifth for the leagueâs MVP award.
While Carrâs potential NFL comeback awaits, he took time on Thursday to head out to Westwood and check on UCLAâs spring practice. Carr rocked some UCLA gear for the occasion, sporting a Bruins cap and long sleeve shirt for the occasion.
Derek Carr visited UCLA football practice to connect with the team and coaching staff, despite not being an alumnus.
Derek Carr played for the Oakland Raiders for nine seasons and then spent two seasons with the New Orleans Saints.
Derek Carr stated he would consider unretiring if he is healthy and has a chance to win a Super Bowl.
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Carr never faced UCLA during his four year college career, but he did face some of the Bruins then-Pac-12 rivals. Oregon, USC and Cal all beat Carr and Fresno State, with Carr throwing for four touchdowns and two interceptions over the three games. Fresno State and Carr did have their way with one Pac-12 opponent, as Carr threw for five touchdowns in a 69-14 win over Colorado back in 2012.
This article originally appeared on UCLA Wire: Longtime Raiders quarterback Derek Carr visits UCLA's spring practice