Derek Carr is widely known for his football stints with the NFL‘s New Orleans Saints. As the football quarterback recently suffered an injury, fans have been expressing concern for him. Additionally, many wish to know about the person standing by his side in these tough times. So, who is Derek Carr’s wife, and when did the pair first meet?
Here is everything you need to know about Carr’s spouse, their kids, and the couple’s relationship history.
Who is Derek Carr married to?
Derek Carr’s wife is Heather Neel.
Neel was born on January 3, 1990, and hails from Fresno, California. She finished her schooling at Fresno Christian High School. Further, she pursued her education at Fresno State University. During her college years, Neel also worked as a waitress at BJ’s Brewhouse and is currently a homemaker. Additionally, she and her husband are involved in charitable events and have also created the DC4KIDS Touchdown Challenge. This initiative has helped the couple raise funds for Valley Children’s Hospital through its healthcare foundation.
Here’s how many kids Derek Carr and Heather have
Derek and Heather Carr are proud parents of four kids.
The couple welcomed their first child, a son, on August 5, 2013, whom they named Dallas. On March 17, 2016, their second child, Deker, was born. In May 2019, the couple had their third son, Deakon. Further, their family expanded on November 30, 2020, with the arrival of their fourth child and first daughter, Brooklyn.
Derek Carr and Heather’s relationship history explained
Derek Carr and Heather Neel’s first meeting took place during their college days at Fresno State University. Neel revealed in a conversation with ABC7 how Carr used a pickup line during their first meeting. Carr also shared his thoughts on their first meeting:
“I asked her if she could come pick me up because I wanted to show her off to my friends because she was so beautiful. They wouldn’t believe me. I’m texting this girl. She’s so beautiful. I’m gonna marry this girl. And they would laugh at me. We hadn’t even hung out yet.” (via PEOPLE)
The couple tied the knot on June 29, 2012, and have been inseparable since then.
Originally reported by Ritika Singh on ComingSoon.
