Derek
Carr.
Derek
Carr.
Fresno State· 6'2"· 214 lb· 4.69s 40
Carr projects best in a vertical passing scheme, preferably with play-action where his anticipation and accuracy can shine.
Year 1 starter with the ceiling to become a franchise QB capable of elevating an offense.
His effectiveness would be significantly diminished in a run-heavy, ball control offense that limits his passing opportunities.
Carr's arm talent and processing speed make him an excellent fit for schemes that prioritize attacking downfield and utilizing play-action. But, he is undersized and will struggle without good weapons and a clean pocket.
Selected #36 overall in Round 2 of the 2014 NFL Draft by Oakland Raiders out of Fresno State.
Relative Athletic Score (Kent Lee Platte) benchmarks combine/pro-day numbers against every measured prospect at the position since 1987. 10.00 is elite; 5.00 is average.
— — — positional median (p50)
- 40 yd
- 4.69sp50
- Vertical
- 34.5inp50
- Broad jump
- 110inp50
- Three-cone
- —s
- Shuttle
- 4.20sp50
- Bench
- —rep
| Yr | Team | G | Cmp | Att | Yds | TD | Int |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Fresno State | 5 | 10 | 14 | 112 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | Fresno State | 13 | 279 | 446 | 3544 | 26 | 9 |
| 2012 | Fresno State | 13 | 344 | 511 | 4104 | 37 | 7 |
| 2013 | Fresno State | 13 | 453 | 659 | 5082 | 50 | 8 |
| Career | — | 44 | 1086 | 1630 | 12842 | 113 | 24 |
A dash means the figure is not published by a source we trust — never a zero we invented.
Everything above is the pre-draft evaluation. This section is what actually happened — updated year over year.
Derek Carr played quarterback for the Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders and is currently with the New Orleans Saints. He has been a long-term starter, earning multiple Pro Bowl selections and holding numerous franchise passing records.