Milan, Tenn.–Derek Carr has been named head football coach at Milan High School.
Milan Special School District Director of Schools Jonathan Criswell said in a press release:
“We are excited to announce Derek Carr as the next Head Football Coach at Milan High School. Derek brings a professional, visionary approach to guide the Bulldogs for the foreseeable future. He comes with a high reputation across the state of Tennessee for his ability to teach the fundamentals of the game of football after helping lead offenses at both the high school and the Division I college level. He has established himself as a capable leader in the last two years here in Milan and has become a vital part of our school and the entire community. We look forward to Coach Carr’s Bulldogs taking the field at Johnnie Hale Stadium on August 18th and hope that the Milan community will help make his family feel welcomed in the very near future.”
Carr played high school football at McKenzie before signing with UT Martin as a quarterback, where he broke records. He was in the top 10 in pass completions at UT Martin and broke records in passing touchdowns, passing yards, and total offense.
During his senior year, Carr set an NCAA record for passing efficiency along with school records of 560 yards and seven touchdowns at OVC rival Murray State. He was named to the all-OVC second team that season.