IN APRIL 2022, Derek Carr's contract with the Las Vegas Raiders broke.
The following year Carr signed a new multi-million contract with the New Orleans Saints.
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Who is Derek Carr?
Born on March 28, 1991, Derek Carr is a native of California.
He, his parents, and his siblings moved to Sugar Land, Texas, in 2002, as his older brother - David Carr - was named the first overall draft pick in the NFL.
After playing football at Clements High School for three years, Derek and his family returned to California where he finished out his senior season at Bakersfield Christian High School.
He was named the National Player of the Year in 2009, following the wrap-up of his high school career.
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Derek went on to join Fresno State's Bulldogs, where he cemented himself as a football legend at the school.
His jersey number, four, was retired by the school in 2017.
Two years later, Fresno unveiled a mural dedicated to Derek.
During the 2014 NFL Draft, Carr was the Las Vegas Radiers' second pick.
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In April 2022, due to a rough season, the Raiders cut Carr from his contract.
Initially, Carr wanted to retire as a Raider but following this decision, he knew he was destined for more.
Carr expressed on social media: "I once said that if I'm not a Raider I would rather be at home and I meant that, but I never envisioned it ending this way.
"That fire burning inside of me to win a championship still rages. A fire no man can extinguish; only God. So I look forward to a new city and a new team who, no matter the circumstance, will get everything I have."
On March 6, 2023, it was announced that Derek Carr would be joining the New Orleans Saints under a $150million four-year contract.
What is Derek Carr's net worth?
According to multiple sites, Derek Carr has an estimated net worth of around $80million.
With Derek's current contract with the Saints, it seems his network could be growing this coming season.
Carr also has endorsement deals with Nike and Panini.
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Is Derek Carr married?
In 2012, Derek Carr married longtime partner Heather Neel.
Heather is a former Fresno State cheerleader, and the two met during Derek's sophomore year at the school.
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Together, the couple shares four children: Deker, Dallas, Deakon, and Brooklyn Carr.
Heather has an ever-growing Instagram following, with over 53.2k followers.
