Derek Carr
American football quarterback
Born
March 28th, 1991
34 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played as a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL), primarily for the Las Vegas Raiders. Drafted in 2014, became the franchise's all-time leader in passing yards and touchdown passes. Pro Bowl selection in 2015, recognized for a standout performance during his initial years in the league.
Passed for over 4,000 yards in multiple seasons
Selected to the Pro Bowl in 2015
Led the Raiders to a playoff appearance in 2020
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