Chris Carr
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Career Summary
Chris Carr was an NFL cornerback and return specialist who played nine seasons for five teams.
Carr appeared in 125 regular-season games and totaled 199 defensive tackles, seven interceptions and 29 passes defensed. As a returner, he accumulated 6,276 kickoff-return yards and 1,073 punt-return yards.
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Early Life
Carr grew up in Reno, Nevada.
Boise State identifies Carr as a Reno native who attended McQueen High School.
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College Career
Carr was a four-year Boise State starter at cornerback and return specialist.
Carr started all 12 games as a freshman and finished with 188 tackles, five interceptions and three punt-return touchdowns. He holds Boise State's career record for punt-return average at 19.8 yards and ranks second in punt-return touchdowns.
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Path to the NFL
Carr signed with Oakland as an undrafted free agent in 2005.
The Raiders used Carr as a return specialist and reserve defensive back as a rookie, beginning a three-season Oakland tenure.
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NFL Career
Carr played for Oakland, Tennessee, Baltimore, San Diego and New Orleans.
Carr played all 16 games in each of his first five seasons. His 2010 Ravens season included 16 starts, 50 tackles, two interceptions, eight passes defensed and three forced fumbles.
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Career Accomplishments
Carr set Oakland's kickoff-return yardage record during his first NFL stint.
Carr recorded 4,841 kickoff-return yards over three seasons with the Raiders, leaving as the franchise's all-time leader. As a rookie, he played all 16 games and produced 1,938 return yards.
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Playing Style
Carr brought value in both the secondary and return game.
Baltimore signed Carr in 2009 as a cornerback and return specialist after he had demonstrated kick-return production against the Ravens. Saints personnel materials later described his extensive experience in coverage and as both a kickoff and punt returner.
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Legacy
Carr remains a prominent Boise State return specialist and NFL alumnus.
Boise State selected Carr to raise its Blue Chaos flag in 2025, citing his return records and pro career.
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Post-Career
Carr earned a law degree and created a Boise State honors scholarship with his wife.
Carr graduated from George Washington University Law School in 2017. In 2019, he and his wife Sarah established the Chris and Sarah Carr Honors College Scholarship at Boise State.
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20713, 00-0023008, 1983-04-30, Chris Carr, Charles, Carr
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