Derek Carr's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: February 14, 2026

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Derek Carr.

Derek Carr is an American football quarterback who played 11 seasons in the NFL. He was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the second round of the 2014 NFL Draft, after playing college football at Fresno State, where he earned All-Mountain West Conference honors twice. Carr spent the majority of his career with the Raiders, becoming their starting quarterback and a prominent figure in the franchise.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2002: Playoff Berth

In 2002, the Raiders had their last winning season, which Carr helped break in 2016, leading the Raiders to clinch their first playoff berth since 2002.

October 29, 2008: Carr Named National Football Player of the Week

On October 29, 2008, Derek Carr was selected by ESPN RISE as the National Football Player of the Week after passing for 441 yards and three touchdowns against Tehachapi High School.

November 7, 2008: Carr Sets Central Section Record

On November 7, 2008, Derek Carr set a Central Section record by throwing 544 yards in a win against Arvin High School.

2009: Carr Named National Player of the Year

In 2009, Derek Carr was named the National Player of the Year by the National Private Schools Athletic Association after his high school football career.

2011: Carr's First Season as Starter

In 2011, Derek Carr earned the opportunity to start for the Bulldogs. That season, he passed for 3,544 yards, 26 touchdowns, and nine interceptions.

2012: Bulldogs Improve

In 2012, Derek Carr helped lead the Bulldogs to a significant improvement, going 9-4. This happened under a new head coach, Tim DeRuyter.

2012: Carr Wins MWC Offensive Player of the Year

In 2012, Derek Carr passed for 4,104 yards and 37 touchdowns, winning the MWC Offensive Player of the Year award. He also had a school-record tying 536 yards against San Diego State.

2013: Bulldogs Record 11 Wins

In 2013, Derek Carr helped lead the Bulldogs to an 11-2 record, the most wins for the program since 2001.

2013: Carr Leads FBS in Passing and Wins Sammy Baugh Trophy

In 2013, Derek Carr led the FBS with 5,083 passing yards and 50 touchdowns. He won the Sammy Baugh Trophy and finished eighth in Heisman Trophy voting.

2013: Carr Wins CFPA Elite QB Award

In 2013, Derek Carr received the CFPA Elite QB Award for his performance at Fresno State.

2013: McGloin sets record

In the fifth start of his career, on October 12, Carr made history by setting a new Raiders franchise record for the most passing touchdowns in a single regular-season game by a rookie, with four. This surpassed the previous record of three passing touchdowns, which was set by McGloin during his rookie season in 2013 versus the Texans.

December 20, 2016: Named to Second Consecutive Pro Bowl

On December 20, 2016, Derek Carr was named to his second consecutive Pro Bowl, though he was unable to participate due to an injury.

2016: Raiders reach playoffs

In 2016, Carr helped the Raiders reach the playoffs, marking the franchise's first appearance since 2002.

2016: Named to Pro Bowl

In 2016, Derek Carr was named to the Pro Bowl as a replacement for Aaron Rodgers. He was also ranked 100th by his peers on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

2017: NFL Top 100 Ranking

In 2017, Derek Carr was ranked 11th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

2017: Carr's Number Retired by Fresno State

In 2017, Derek Carr's number 4 was retired by Fresno State during halftime of a game against Incarnate Word.

January 22, 2018: Named to Pro Bowl

On January 22, 2018, Derek Carr was named to his third straight Pro Bowl as a replacement for Tom Brady.

2019: Season Performance

In 2019, Derek Carr surpassed Ken Stabler for the Raiders' franchise all-time passing yards record and finished the season with 4,054 passing yards, 21 passing touchdowns, and eight interceptions, leading the Raiders to a 7-9 record.